Fever vs. Wings odds, time, spread: 2024 WNBA picks, Caitlin Clark predictions, bets for July 17 by top expert

A cross-conference WNBA matchup features Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (11-14) going on the road to play against the Dallas Wings (5-19) on Wednesday. This will be the first matchup of the season between these teams. Dallas and Indiana have squared off 70 times in history, with the series tied 35-35. In the last matchup, the Fever topped the Wings 97-84 on September 3, 2023.

Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET at College Park Center in Dallas. The Fever are 4-point favorites in the latest Fever vs. Wings odds, while the over/under for total points is 178.5. Before making any Wings vs. Fever picks, be sure to see the WNBA predictions from SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel .

Since the start of the 2021-22 women's college basketball campaign, Wetzel is an insane 1,384-988 (+371.33 units). Wetzel also predicted 66 of 68 NCAA Women's Tournament teams this year, as well as 62 of 68 teams within one seed line, and correctly picked 13 of 16 second-round games. Anybody following him has seen huge returns.

Now, he has set his sights on Fever vs. Wings and just locked in his picks and WNBA predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several WNBA betting lines and trends for Wings vs. Fever:

• Fever vs. Wings spread: Indiana -4
• Fever vs. Wings over/under: 178.5 points
• Fever vs. Wings money line: Indiana -180, Indiana +152
• DAL: Wings are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games overall
• IND: Fever are 4-1 ATS in their last five Wednesday games
• Fever vs. Wings picks: See picks at SportsLine
  

Why the Fever can cover

Led by Clark, the Fever have a well-rounded offensive unit. They can attack from multiple fronts and it makes things tough for defenses. They are fifth in the league in points per game (81.3), third in 3-point percentage (44.5) and sixth in 3-pointers made (209). Indiana also has a forceful frontcourt, ranking fifth in blocks per game (4.6).

Forward Aliyah Boston can score around the rim with ease and is very effective as a rebounder. The South Carolina product leads the team in rebounds (8.8) and blocks (1.4) with 13.7 points per game. In her last outing, Boston had 17 points and 16 boards. Forward NaLyssa Smith also impacts the game in the lane. She logs 11.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. On July 12, Smith had 14 points and 10 rebounds. See which team to pick here .

Why the Wings can cover

Guard Arike Ogunbowale is an athletic shot-creator. Ogunbowale uses her quick first step to get past defenders and excels in the mid-range area. The 27-year-old is third in the league in scoring (22.2) and first in steals (2.7) with 5.1 assists per game. On June 3 against the Phoenix Mercury , she had 26 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Forward Natasha Howard provides the Wings with a solid force in the frontcourt. Howard is relentless when attacking the glass and plays stifling defense. In addition, she has a soft touch in the lane. The Florida State product averages 16.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. In her last outing, Howard finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, four steals and two blocks. See which team to pick here .

How to make WNBA picks for Fever vs. Wings

Wetzel is leaning Over on the point total, and he has locked in two additional Fever vs. Wings picks -- one on the spread and one must-see Caitlin Clark prop. You can only see his picks and analysis at SportsLine .

Who covers in Fever vs. Wings, and what Caitlin Clark prop bet should you be all over? Visit SportsLine to see the WNBA best bets for Wings vs. Fever, all from an expert who is +371.33 units on his women's college basketball picks since 2021 , and find out.