Fever vs Sun Prediction: Preview, Betting Odds, Where to Watch and More - June 17

WNBA Commissioner's Cup is ready to witness another redemption story between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark has returned from her injury, and the Fever squad's morale is running high now. Therefore, the Sun aren't looking robust in comparison to the consistent team of the Indiana-based franchise. However, it is a chance to restore their pride in the league since they have not won a single game against a strong team on full might.

If the underdogs can pull off a victory against the Indiana, it will be the story of their rejuvenation this year. However, it is still a theory, and the Fever can shatter the whole Connecticut Sun lineup. So let's move ahead with the detailed discussion on Fever vs Sun prediction, preview, betting odds, and much more.

Fever vs Sun Match Preview

The Indiana Fever are set to host the bottom-ranked team in the Eastern Conference, the Connecticut Sun, for the upcoming matchup on June 17. Fever will enter the competition with a 5-5 record and a 50% winning percentage. Meanwhile, the Sun has played 10 games and lost 8 out of them, maintaining a winning record of only 20%. It is a chance for the Indiana squad to stay in the top three teams of the Eastern Conference and assert their dominance.

On the other hand, it is a chance for the Sun to end their losing slump that they are having this year. Since it is a home game for Fever, they have the home advantage, but they have 3 out of 6 games. So even at home, the Fever have a 50% win record. If they can get back at the Sun for the previous defeat on May 30, it will be redemption for the Indiana-based team. Before moving on to conclusions, here are the details about the Fever vs Sun showdown:

Fever vs Sun Prediction: Who Will Win?

It is a home turf game for the Indiana Fever, and they hold a 3-3 record at home in six games. Even in the Eastern Conference, they have 50% chances of winning. However, with Caitlin Clark on their side, it seems that the Fever will clinch the game against the Sun. Last time, when Indiana faced the Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Clark was not there to save the day, and they lost the game by a margin of two points(85-83). However, this time, the Fever seems to have more momentum after beating the table-toppers, the New York Liberty.

The Connecticut Sun are on a losing streak as they lost their previous two games against the Chicago Sky and the Washington Mystics. The only upset that they have is against the Indiana Fever was in the absence of Clark, so their morale might not be high this time. Marina Mabrey held down the fort in the previous game with her 20-point par performance. Apart from her, Tina Charles tallied 19 points, meanwhile no one else on the starting roster recorded more than 15 points. So the favorites for Fever vs Sun Prediction are the Indiana Fever with all of their starters in form.

Prediction

The Indiana Fever will win in the matchup against the Sun with an expected scoreline of Fever 96- 78 Sun.

Fever vs Sun Betting Odds

The betting lines of the Fever vs Sun follow our prediction since they have a former rookie of the year onboard with them. Therefore, the betting odds for the Fever vs Sun game can be mentioned as follows:

• Spread: Fever 18.5
• Moneyline: Sun +120, Fever -220
• Total Points: Over/Under 175.5

The Indiana Fever are the favorites heavily due to the Caitlin Clark effect and the home court advantage. Moreover, they have starters capable of scoring in double digits. That's why the spread is so high above 15 points.

Fever vs Sun Players to Watch

One of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Fever, will be facing bottom feeders, the Connecticut Sun, this time. Caitlin Clark's return against the New York Liberty in the last game worked wonders for her team. They beat the table toppers by an astonishing 24 points. It was a combined effort from the whole starting lineup of the Fever, but Clark stood out with her scoring and rebounding. Coming to the Connecticut Sun, this season is not going well for them. But Marina Mabrey might just be the hope that they need in the upcoming game.

Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever)

The former rookie of the year turned heads on her return from a quadriceps injury against the New York Liberty. She recorded 32 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. It was an all-out fight from the whole Fever roster, but Clark was the star due to her scoring abilities. This season, Caitlin Clark has averaged 21.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 9.2 assists in five games. While doing all of it, she maintained an accuracy of 43.9% from the floor and 36.7% from the three-point line.

These numbers are much better than her previous season, since she recorded 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists in her rookie season. Her floor shooting percentage was 41.7%, while beyond-the-arc shooting was 34.4%.

Marina Mabrey (Connecticut Sun)

Marina Mabrey was the only one on the Connecticut Sun roster to go beyond 20 points in the last game against the Chicago Sky. She tallied 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists to fight for the win, but could not succeed. This season, the Sun guard has averaged 17.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in nine games. Overall, she seems to be in good touch, yet not sufficient for the team.

On the individual level, it is a breakout season for Mabrey since she dished out 14.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in forty games last season. There is not much difference in her average playing time, but she has grown as a baller.

Where to Watch Fever vs Sun

The US-based fans can go with the WNBA League Pass option if they love to watch the game on streaming. It is a streaming platform with a 7-day free trial service, and then they provide a subscription-based model to continue the service. The game will also be broadcast live on the local networks like MeTV Indianapolis and NBC SPORTS BOSTON, as per the WNBA.

The UK fans can enjoy the basketball action on Sky Sports Network, but it is also a paid service for UK citizens. It comes as a package from the cable service provider. WNBA League Pass is also a great option for international fans in search of high-quality streaming.