The Golden State Valkyries will visit the Indiana Fever at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. The Valkyries are on a two-game losing streak, while the Fever are coming off a disappointing defeat to the LA Sparks.
Golden State lost the first two games of its four-game road trip against the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream. The Fever, on the other hand, are expected to get Caitlin Clark back from injury after she missed the last five games with a groin injury.
Fans can watch the Valkyries-Fever game on local channels KPIX 5 in San Francisco, KOVR 13 in Sacramento and WTHR Channel 13 in Indiana. It's also available via live stream on FuboTV and WNBA League Pass, which are paid subscriptions. Tipoff is scheduled for noon EST.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips
Moneyline: Valkyries (+310) vs. Fever (-420)
Spread: Valkyries +8.5 (-110) vs. Fever -8.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Valkyries o164 (-108) vs. Fever u164 (-111)
Note: The odds could change before tipoff.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever Preview
Monday's game between the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever is their second matchup of the season. The Valkyries shocked the Fever 88-77 on June 19 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, led by Kayla Thornton's 16-point performance.
The Fever have been inconsistent, but Caitlin Clark's return is expected to boost their confidence. Clark has missed a total of 10 games already this season, which doesn't bode well for her chances of winning the WNBA MVP award.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever Predicted Starting Lineups
Valkyries
G - Tiffany Hayes | G - Veronica Burton | F - Kayla Thornton | F - Monique Billings | C - Temi Fagbenle
Fever
G - Caitlin Clark | G - Kelsey Mitchell | F - Lexie Hull | F - Natasha Howard | C - Aliyah Boston
Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever Betting Tips
Kayla Thornton has an over/under of 15.5 points via FanDuel. Take the under (-125). She's averaging 14.9 points per game this season and has not scored 16 or more points in four of her last five.
Caitlin Clark's market is set at 16.5 points. Take the over (-122). Clark hasn't played in the past five games and might take time to get back into rhythm. However, she should still be able to score at least 17 points against the WNBA's youngest franchise.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever Prediction
The Fever are firm favorites to beat the Valkyries at home. Expect the Fever to secure the win, with the Valkyries covering the +8.5 spread and the total going over 164 points.