Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WNBA match.
The meeting in New York marked the last encounter between these teams before the All-Star break. Now they return to Barclays Center for the final game of this season's series, which currently sees the New York Liberty leading (2-1).
New York Liberty
The break clearly benefited the squad. Centre Jonquel Jones is finally back in the lineup after suffering an injury about a month ago. With her return, the New York Liberty regain stability in the paint, as she had been averaging 9.6 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 12.1 points per game. With her presence, we can once again say that the team is without weak spots.
Indiana Fever
The All-Star break did not help the Indiana Fever. Caitlin Clark remains sidelined, and she is an irreplaceable figure for the squad. Her absence was the key reason behind the heavy defeat against the New York Liberty in their last outing (77:98), and it is safe to say that the team's fortunes are unlikely to improve any time soon.
New York Liberty vs Indiana Fever Prediction
With Jonquel Jones back in action, the New York Liberty are certain to deliver a stronger performance. The Indiana Fever have nothing to counter this, and we do not expect a tight contest. We suggest backing the favourite with a negative handicap.
