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Fever vs. Mercury odds, time, spread: 2024 WNBA picks, Caitlin Clark predictions for June 30 by proven expert
By CBS Sports Staff,
7 hours ago
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The Phoenix Mercury (9-8) and the Indiana Fever (7-12) collide in a cross-conference affiar on Sunday afternoon. This is the first of three contests between these teams this season. These teams have squared off 51 times in history, with Phoenix owning a 29-22 edge over Indiana. The Mercury are fifth in the league in scoring offense (82.4), while the Fever rank sixth (80.7).
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Now, he has set his sights on Fever vs. Mercury 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 Mercury vs. Fever:
Fever vs. Mercury spread: Phoenix -8
Fever vs. Mercury over/under: 176.5 points
Fever vs. Mercury money line: Phoenix -355, Indiana +270
IND: The Fever rank fourth in the WNBA in 3-pointers made (166)
PHX: The Mercury are third in blocks per game (5.1)
The Fever have hit a two-game losing streak but they have some effective playmakers on the offensive end. They head into this game fourth in the league in both assists per game (20.1) and field-goal percentage (44.2%). Additionally, they are second in the league in 3-point percentage (35.9%). Clark plays a major role for this team in just her first season.
Clark is a floor general but can score from all three levels on the court with no problem. She's averaging 16.2 points and 5.5 rebounds with a team-high 6.6 assists per game. On June 23 versus the Chicago Sky , Clark finished with 17 points, six rebounds and 13 assists. Guard Kelsey Mitchell joins Clark in the backcourt. Mitchell has a smooth offensive game that features a crisp jumper. She logs a team-high 16.3 points and shoots 39% from downtown. See which team to pick here .
Why the Mercury can cover
Guard Diana Taurasi is still cooking in the WNBA at 42 years old. Taurasi owns a diverse and effective game plan that allows her to score with ease. The three-time WNBA Champion averages 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. She's recorded 20-plus points seven times this season. On June 13 against the Las Vegas Aces , Taurasi had 22 points and four dimes.
Guard Natasha Cloud has been a smooth floor general and playmaker for this club. Cloud plays with good awareness and instincts to find the open player. The 32-year-old is also quick to get past defenders and attack downhill. She's second in the league in assists (7.1) to go along with 10.9 points and 1.6 steals per game. In the June 22 loss to the Minnesota Lynx , Cloud notched 14 points and seven assists. See which team to pick here .
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