The best WNBA bets today (predictions, special bets for Caitlin Clark, Sparks Fever)

The WNBA presents a one-on-one duel between two of the league's best rookies on Wednesday night in Indiana.

Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever host the Los Angeles Sparks and rookie star Rickea Jackson, who had scored ten or more points in nine consecutive games prior to this matchup.

Although Cameron Brink, the No. 2 overall pick, is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL, we can still expect an exciting matchup between some of the best young players in the game.

Los Angeles has struggled in 2024, managing just seven wins, while the Fever are ranked sixth in the WNBA, having won four games in a row and 16 of their last 24 games.

As always, I'm placing a few bets on this duel, including a bet on the favorite for Rookie of the Year (Clark).

Let's break it down!

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Los Angeles Sparks-Indiana Fever OVER 173 (-110)

While I expect the Fever to handle this game well at home (they are 9-5 at home this season), the best bet is on the total.

The OVER has been the deciding factor for the Fever all season, as they have reached it in 21 of their 33 games.

Indiana plays at a super-fast pace and is ranked 4th in the league overall and 3rd since the Olympic break. Los Angeles also loves to push the pace and is ranked 2nd in the league in terms of pace since the Olympic break.

The Fever have scored 100 points in their two consecutive games and should have success against a Sparks defense that ranks 11th in the league in defensive rating since the break.

I'm worried about Los Angeles' offense (12th in offensive rating since the break), but they scored 94 points in last week's win over the New York Liberty and 110 in their loss to the Dallas Wings.

This game should turn into a track and field contest, and even if the Fever win by a significant margin, I expect them to score enough points to put the game in a good position to cross the finish line.

Caitlin Clark OVER 9.5 assists (-105) – 0.5 unit

In two games against the Sparks this season, Clark has eight points and six assists, but I expect her to finish with double-digit dimes tonight.

The Sparks rank 11th in the WNBA in defensive rating since the Olympic break, and as I mentioned before, this game should be played at a rapid pace and give the No. 1 overall pick plenty of possession to rack up assists.

This season, Los Angeles allowed 21.6 opponent assists per game – the third-most in the WNBA.

Clark has had three games with double-digit dimes since the Olympic break, including two consecutive games with 12. Against a weak defense, I expect her to move the ball and get her teammates going.

Since June 23, Clark is averaging 10.6 assists per game. At that price, I'd try her with a half-unit game.

The odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.

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