Published Jun 15, 5:42pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 15, 5:42pm ET
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Updated Jun 15, 5:42pm ET
One of Tuesday's WNBA matchups features the Indiana Fever hosting the Toronto Tempo. Who has the edge in our Fever vs Tempo pick?
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| Indiana Fever | -8.5 (-110) |
| Toronto Tempo | +8.5 (-110) |
After splitting its first eight games, Indiana has reeled off four wins in its previous five outings. The team's latest triumph was an 85-75 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Saturday.
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Despite holding Connecticut to nine points in the second quarter, the Fever were clinging to a 74-72 lead at the 2:30 mark in the fourth period. However, Sophie Cunningham, who had not scored, responded with a personal 11-3 surge, propelling Indiana to a double-digit win.
Five players reached double figures for the road team. Caitlin Clark led the charge with 25 points and five assists, including five 3-pointers. Kelsey Mitchell finished with 19 points and five assists. Indiana improved to 4-1 in Commissioner's Cup play, winning its third straight for the second time this season.
Following back-to-back wins against Chicago and Connecticut, the Tempo have dropped each of their last two games. Their latest setback includes a 102-77 loss to the Atlanta Dream.
Toronto actually led by 12 points through the first 10 minutes. Unfortunately, Atlanta responded with a 34-14 surge, flipping a double-digit deficit into an eight-point advantage at the break. And in the second half, any hopes of a comeback were dashed, as the Dream closed out the game with a 32-18 scoring edge in the final frame.
Isabelle Harrison led the scoring effort with 17 points on 6‑for‑11 shooting. Julie Allemand added 13 points and six assists, while Maria Conde powered the second unit with 12 points. Even so, the Tempo will need a sharper, more complete performance to keep pace with a Fever squad that can put points on the board in a hurry.
On the heels of a three-game win streak, Indiana enters this battle as an 8.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Fever are a top-10 squad at both ends of the court. Meanwhile, Toronto is a middle-of-the-pack team on offense and ranks 14th in both points allowed and defensive rating. Based on the numbers, Indiana comes out on top in this one.
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Indiana Fever (-7.5)
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