Fever vs Wings WNBA Pick: Caitlin Clark’s Absence Looms in Dallas (Aug 1)

WNBA action on Friday, Aug 1, sees the Indiana Fever (15-12) visit the Dallas Wings (8-20) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. First-time tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. This high-profile matchup comes after the Fever’s impressive three-game winning streak and the Wings’ recent struggles.

Indiana Fever Outlook

The Fever are currently third in the Eastern Conference. Despite being without star Caitlin Clark, they have recently been in strong form, riding a three-game winning streak. Aari McDonald had a career-high 27 points in their last win, and All-Star Aliyah Boston continues to be a force inside.

Injury Update: Star guard Caitlin Clark (groin) has been ruled out with no timetable for her return.

Dallas Wings Outlook

The Wings are having a difficult season, sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference with an 8-20 record. Their offense is led by the duo of rookie Paige Bueckers (18.3 PPG) and Arike Ogunbowale (16.0 PPG). They are hoping to find some consistency at home and pull off a much-needed win against a tough Fever team.

Injury Update: In a major boost for the Wings, Maddy Siegrist is set to return to the lineup on Aug 1 after a 17-game absence due to a knee injury.

Analysis and Pick

The Fever are favored on the road despite the continued absence of Caitlin Clark, a testament to their recent strong form. While the Wings have struggled, the return of Maddy Siegrist provides a much-needed boost to their depth. However, the Fever’s current momentum and the excellent play of Aliyah Boston and Aari McDonald give them the edge. Their recent scoring outbursts, even without Clark, make them a tough team to beat.