The Indiana Fever (6-19) will aim to end a four-game losing run when they host the Phoenix Mercury (6-18) on August 1, 2023. The Mercury have lost three games straight.
If you are trying to make an informed wager on Tuesday’s game, see the best bets available for this matchup, in the article below (according to our computer predictions).
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Spread: Mercury (-6) to Cover
- The model line is much more favorable to the Mercury compared to the DraftKings line, a 9.8 point difference, and has them favored to win Tuesday’s game outright. Put your money on the Mercury.
- The Mercury are 6-16-0 against the spread this year.
- Phoenix has a 1-6 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 6 points or more this year.
- The Fever have a 13-9-0 record against the spread this season.
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Total: Over 158
- In this game, the model projects a total (166.2 points) considerably higher than the DraftKings over/under (158 points). Bet on the over.
- This year, the Fever games have finished over 158 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, 14 (out of 22) times.
- This year, 13 of Phoenix’s 22 total matchups have gone over 158 total points scored.
- The teams have hit the over in 11 of the Fever’s 22 games with a set total.
- Mercury games have gone over the point total in 10 out of 22 opportunities (45.5%).
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Moneyline Winner: Fever (-265)
- Prediction: Mercury 85, Fever 81
- Indiana has compiled a 1-5 record in games when it was listed as a moneyline favorite (winning 16.7% of those games).
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Fever Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Fever this season is Kelsey Mitchell, who averages 16.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
- Aliyah Boston is Indiana’s leading rebounder, grabbing 7.8 per game, while Erica Wheeler is its best passer, distributing 5.1 assists in each contest.
- Mitchell leads the Fever in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.3 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Boston is Indiana’s leader in steals and blocks, racking up 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.
Fever Injuries
Name | Game Status | Injury |
---|---|---|
NaLyssa Smith | Out | Foot |
Mercury Leaders
- Diana Taurasi averages 2.3 three-pointers per game, the most on the Mercury.
Mercury Injuries
Name | Game Status | Injury |
---|---|---|
Brittney Griner | Out | Mental Health |
Skylar Diggins-Smith | Out | Personal |
All stats in this article refer to the 2023 regular season.
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