Prediction: New York Liberty VS Indiana Fever 2025-06-14
The million-dollar question: Can Caitlin Clark's return to the Indiana Fever lineup finally hand the undefeated New York Liberty their first loss of the season?
The Fever (4-5) have managed to stay afloat without their star rookie, going 2-3 in her absence. However, it's hard to ignore the impact Clark brings to the table: 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game before her injury. Her return is a significant boost to a team sitting seventh in the WNBA standings.
The Liberty (9-0), on the other hand, are on a historic pace, with their undefeated start drawing comparisons to the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers. They're well-rounded, with a stifling defense and potent offense.
The odds are telling a clear story:
Head-to-Head (H2H): New York Liberty -1.45 to -1.5, Indiana Fever 2.5 to 2.76
Spreads: New York Liberty -4.5 to -5.0, Indiana Fever +4.5 to +5.0
Totals: O/U 171.5 to 172.5
The market seems to think the Liberty will continue their winning ways, but the Fever are a decent bet, especially with Clark back in the lineup.
The Fever have a 35% chance of winning based on the odds, which isn't bad for a team that's been written off by many. The return of Clark gives them a much-needed spark, and I think they can keep it close.
Best Bet: Indiana Fever +4.5 (-1.87 to -1.95) across multiple bookmakers. This seems like a reasonable line, considering Clark's impact and the Fever's recent form.
Secondary Bet:* Under 171.5 to 172.5 (-1.85 to -1.91). The Liberty's pace hasn't been extremely high, and the Fever might look to control the tempo with Clark back.
The Fever won't have an easy time, but Clark's return could be the jolt they need to keep the Liberty's undefeated streak alive. A competitive game is on the cards; let's hope the Fever can pull off the upset.
Created: June 14, 2025, 4:10 a.m. GMT