Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever odds, picks and predictions

The Minnesota Lynx (24-9) and Indiana Fever (18-16) meet Friday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Fever odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Lynx got back in the win column after taking down the Chicago Sky 79-74 Sunday while failing to cover as 13-point home favorites. G Courtney Williams had a game-high 22 points, 1 of 3 Minnesota player to score in double figures. The team shot 45.7% from the field in the win.

The Fever have won 5 games in a row after taking down the LA Sparks 93-86 Wednesday while failing to cover as 11-point home favorites. G Caitlin Clark had a triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists while F Aliyah Boston added a double-double (24 points and 14 rebounds). Indiana shot 49.3% from the field in the win.

Lynx at Fever odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Lynx -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Fever +120 (bet $120 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): Lynx -2.5 (-115) | Fever +2.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 169.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Lynx at Fever picks and predictions

Prediction

Fever 89, Lynx 85

BET FEVER (+120).

Indiana is 8-2 in its last 10 games and has won 5 in a row. It has scored 93 or more points in 6 of its last 9 games, including 3 straight. Minnesota has scored 79 or fewer points in 2 straight and dropped its last game on the road.

PASS.

The moneyline has better value on the Fever Friday.

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BET OVER 169.5 (-110).

Both teams have high-powered offenses that tend to push the pace of the game. The Lynx have scored 87 or more points in 5 of their last 7 games, while the Fever have scored 84 or more in 8 of their last 9. The Over (168.5) hit in an Aug. 24 meeting as well — a 90-80 Lynx win in Minneapolis.

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