Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WNBA match.
The New York Liberty are preparing for their fifth straight home fixture in New York. Over this stretch, the reigning champions have picked up three wins from four games and currently remain firmly positioned in the top three of the standings with a 14-6 record. However, they now face a tough challenge in the form of an opponent who already bested them earlier this season. The Indiana Fever are in impressive form and have managed to deliver results even in difficult away fixtures.
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty boast a strong 9-2 home record, but they have found it difficult when facing the Indiana Fever. In their first encounter this season, the New York Liberty were narrowly defeated (88:90), although they responded with a 102:88 win in the second meeting. Still, defensive issues remain a concern — the squad allowed 88 and 90 points in those two games against the Indiana Fever. It’s also worth noting that in their nine home wins this season, the New York Liberty have only managed to cover a −14.5 spread on three occasions.
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever have shown marked improvement, winning their last two games in convincing fashion — 99:82 against the Atlanta Dream and 102:83 over the Dallas Wings. They are also on a three-game winning run away from home, which includes impressive victories over strong home sides such as the Minnesota Lynx (74:59) and the Seattle Storm (96:84). In their last five meetings with the New York Liberty, the Indiana Fever have only lost by more than 14 points once.
New York Liberty vs Indiana Fever Prediction
The Indiana Fever are clearly on an upward trajectory, demonstrating solid away form and proving capable of competing with elite teams on the road. Considering their current momentum and their recent commanding win over the New York Liberty, backing them with a +14.5 spread looks a solid option.
