- What: WNBA Regular Season Game
- When: Saturday, July 6
- Who: New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, IN)
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (8-13) have suffered three losses to the New York Liberty (17-3), with a combined point difference of 83.
They are scheduled to meet again on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where 9 points favor the Liberty.
The upcoming matchup sees New York entering as the second favorite by the latest WNBA championship odds, having won 13 of its last 14 games.
New York Liberty
Two things stand out for bettors following the New York Liberty this season. First, they are arguably the best team in the WNBA, boasting the league’s best point differential (+9.5) and the top record.
However, they have struggled to cover the spread as double-digit favorites against weaker teams.
Fortunately, those looking to bet on Liberty today are favored by just nine points.
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Must be 18+. Gambling problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY. #pleaseplayresponsibly pic.twitter.com/cLaWoGJvpU— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) July 6, 2024
When New York has been given reasonable lines to cover, such as when favored by 9.5 points or less, they have excelled, going 7-2 against the spread.
These lines are considered reasonable because they are within the range of the Liberty’s average winning margin, making them more likely to cover.
While this trend alone isn’t enough to bet on the Liberty, their performance against the Indiana Fever this season is compelling.
Indiana Fever
The Liberty have consistently outperformed the Fever, winning two of the three matchups by over 30 points, demonstrating their dominance in this matchup.
New York’s performance against the Indiana Fever this season is particularly reassuring.
They have faced Indiana three times, winning two of those games by over 30 points, including one on the road.
Even in the relatively close game on May 18 in New York, the Liberty secured an 11-point victory with a 91-80 score.
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????️ https://t.co/M1jFouFcyQ pic.twitter.com/TBBriMVPeI— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 6, 2024
The Fever’s biggest issue in this matchup is their inability to counter Liberty’s offensive arsenal.
Indiana has the league’s worst defensive rating, 108.9, while New York leads in offensive rating, 108.2.
Breanna Stewart has been particularly dominant, averaging 22.7 points per game against Indiana.
She exploits their defense with her post-play and shooting.
The Liberty has consistently scored over 91 points in each encounter with the Fever this season, and today’s game is expected to follow suit.
Given Indiana’s defensive struggles and New York’s offensive prowess, the Liberty are in a strong position to cover the spread, instilling optimism in bettors.
Fever-Liberty Best Bet
The New York Liberty are on an impressive 13-1 run, having secured five consecutive wins leading up to their upcoming game. Four of these victories were by a margin of at least nine points.
The team, which finished as runners-up last year, currently leads the league in net rating (plus-12.3) and average scoring margin (plus-9.5).
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— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) July 6, 2024
On the other hand, the Indiana Fever continue to struggle, ranking in the bottom three in both net rating and average scoring margin.
In their last six games against teams with a winning record, the Fever suffered double-digit losses, including a 104-68 defeat against New York last month and an 88-69 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday.
I’d take the Liberty to cover the 9-point spread.
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