Fever vs Liberty Prediction: Preview, Betting Odds, Where to Watch and More - June 14

It is time for a heated clash after initial flashes in the 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup. This time, two bigwigs, the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty, will be on opposite ends of the court. However, the MVP of the Fever, Caitlin Clark, will not be there to assist her team. After she sustained a quadriceps injury on May 24 against the Liberty, the Fever has lost 3 out of the five games that they played. They could have been in the second spot in the Eastern Conference, but Clark's absence is a big blow to the team.

On the other hand, New York Liberty will be keen on dimming the playoff chances for the Fever right from the start. Because once Clark returns from the injury, the Indiana-based franchise will probably return to their winning ways. But before that, the chances can be minimized to ensure that even winning streaks cannot take the Fever to the playoffs. There are chances that Caitlin might return to face the Liberty, but there is nothing official from the team's end. So let's move ahead with the much-anticipated Fever vs Liberty prediction, preview, betting odds, and much more.

Fever vs Liberty Match Preview

Last time, when the New York Liberty faced the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis on May 24, it was an absolute loss for the latter. The Fever lost Clark to a quadriceps strain and then registered a close 2-point loss(90-88). Now, it is a chance for the team to find redemption in front of the home crowd to tackle Liberty in their own style. If Caitlin returns to this game and wins this game for her team on June 14 evening, it will be a complete circle for her. There are various rumors about Clark since she attended the practice, as per reports.

The Fever will enter this game with a 4-5 record in the Eastern Conference. The recent losses from the team against the Washington Mystics and the bottom-ranked Connecticut Sun have left them with a 44.4% winning percentage. It is a chance to restore that pride in front of a home crowd against the strongest team in the conference. But the New York Liberty stays the same, even with or without their key players. For example, Jonquel Jones, who is out due to an ankle injury, is expected to return by Saturday's game. She is a prime member of the team's rebounding team, averaging 10.3 rpg, but her absence hasn't affected Liberty's performance. Moreover, the reigning champions might strike harder once the reigning finals MVP returns.

Leonie Fiebich was part of New York's starting five in the previous game against the Chicago Sky. However, she will not play for the team till July 3 since she has been called up for national duty. She'll be representing the German National team in FIBA EuroBasket 2025. So the Fever vs Liberty preview belongs to the New York Liberty with the nine-game winning streak. Here are the details about the Fever vs Liberty matchup, including the venue and time details.

Fever vs Liberty Prediction: Who Will Win?

Even if Caitlin Clark returns to the team, the New York Liberty has better momentum to win the game. They have not lost a single game out of 9, and Jonquel Jones return will give another boost to the team. The Liberty still has Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu on their roster, the dynamic duo is taking care of scoring and rebounding. In the last game against the Chicago Sky, Breanna even took the rebounding responsibility while Sabrina helped with the assists.

This does not mean they did not rake up points. Rather, Breanna tallied 18 points and Sabrina recorded 23 points. From the bench, Kennedy Burke added 15 points to the total score. She also grabbed 3 rebounds along with 2 assists, and 2 steals. So the Liberty roster is all well in terms of both first string and second string performances.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever lost the June 10 games against the Atlanta Dream. Natasha Howard tried to contribute from her end, but she could not even get a single dime. Surprisingly, a player like Lexie Hull played 32 minutes on the court yet she couldn't score single point. She averages 9.3 ppg for your reference. Rather, she made 5 rebounds and 1 assist. The Fever starting lineup needs to tally double digit points more often and majority to beat a team like the New York Liberty. Caitlin Clark's status for the game is still questionable, so for now the Liberty are the favorites for the Fever vs Liberty prediction.

Prediction

As a final Fever vs Liberty prediction conclusion, New York Liberty are expected to win the game by 7 points with following scoreline:

Liberty 90 - 83 Fever

Fever vs Liberty Betting Odds

The following details the Fever vs. Liberty betting odds, after careful consideration of injuries, potential problems, and playing styles.

• Spread: Liberty favored by 7.5 points.
• Moneyline: Fever +250, Libetry -300
• Total Points: Over/Under 173.5

As per the betting odds, the Liberty might win by a 7 or 8 point margin against Fever on June 14. Moreover, if the bettor wants Liberty to win, then he must bet $130 to get profit of $100. However in case of Fever, the bettor would make $250 if he bets $100 on the underdog team here. Overall, the Indiana Fever are awaiting for a decisive victory that sends the message of their elite caliber. However, reigning champions will not handle this victory easily and won't hesitate to shatter opponent's hopes.

Fever vs Liberty Players to Watch

There are various players on the Indiana Fever and New York Liberty who are worthy of being present on the players to watch list. However, we have curated this one according to the momentum that players have shown recently. It's more about if the player has her day or not on the game day. If the player is in good flow and high confidence, then the performance turns out to be better. Based on this parameter, we have picked the best performers from the previous game for both teams. These players pose a threat to the opposing team, namely:

Natasha Howard (Indiana Fever)

Previous year's No.1 pick might make a return and become the MVP, but till then, Howard is the new star of the team. She recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds against the Atlanta Dream. It was a drastic 19 points loss for the team. However, Natasha Howard kept covering both ends of the floor. In this season, she has played just nine games yet averaged 11.9 points and 6.4 rebounds. As a forward, she has kept the field goal percentage above 50% this season.

It is worth noting that she it is her first season with the Fever. Last season, she played for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. In 2024, she dished out 17.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. While it looks like she's still adjusting in Indiana, but she is slowly picking up the pace.

Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty)

Sabrina Ionescu might not be the star of the team every night, but she puts her best for the Liberty every time. In the previous game against the Chicago Sky, Sabrina recorded 23 points, 1 rebound, 7 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. It was an absolute banger from her end. Overall, this season, she has averaged 17.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in nine games.

Last season, she had 18.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists for the Liberty. Moreover, she has maintained a fair consistency in efficiency with 42.1% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point line.

Where to Watch Fever vs Liberty

There are platforms for fans to watch this game, even if you are based in the UK. The global access to the game is available through the WNBA League Pass. It is a subscription service that has a seven-day free trial. However, after that, the platform will charge a set amount to let the user enjoy the game live without any interruption. But if you watch highlights after the game, then you won't even need a subscription. You just have to wait until the game ends to enjoy the highlights.

As per AP News, US fans can catch the game live on ESPN+ and the ABC network. Moreover, the UK-based fans can rely on Sky Sports, while WNBA League Pass remains the go-to option globally.