Tonight’s WNBA slate options two matchups between groups sitting on reverse ends of the standings because the league approaches its FIBA World Cup break.
The Fever return residence with a possibility to finish a season sweep of the Sun. Indiana final took the ground in a 113-90 win over Chicago behind 37 factors from Caitlin Clark and 30 from Kelsey Mitchell, whereas Connecticut is coming off a 25-point loss to Golden State.
Later, the Aces and Tempo meet for the second time in lower than every week. Las Vegas has already gained each matchups this season, together with an 88-78 victory on Sunday, however that win got here at a price with NaLyssa Smith struggling a season-ending leg damage.
First Pick: Indiana Fever -16.5 over Connecticut Sun
Rundown: Laying this many factors isn’t snug, however the hole between these groups is tough to disregard.
Indiana is averaging almost 18 extra factors per recreation than Connecticut, and that distinction confirmed within the Fever’s 35-point victory when these groups final met. The Sun have solely gotten worse these days, posting the league’s worst internet score over their final 10 video games.
With Indiana nonetheless enjoying for postseason positioning, the Fever haven’t any cause to let up in opposition to a crew that’s simply 6-12 in opposition to the unfold on the street. Back Indiana to drag away and win comfortably at residence.
Second Pick: Toronto Tempo vs. Las Vegas Aces over 173.5
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Aug 23, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) drives previous Toronto Tempo ahead Laura Juskaite (2) within the second half at Rogers Arena.
Rundown: Rather than belief Las Vegas to cowl an enormous unfold, I’m backing its offense to push this recreation over the entire.
Toronto ranks final in each defensive score and opponent factors per recreation, and Las Vegas has already scored 109 and 88 factors in opposition to the Tempo this season. The change of venue ought to solely make issues more durable for Toronto.
The over is 14-3 in Toronto’s graded street video games this season, and the Aces personal a top-five offense in each score and scoring. Las Vegas ought to do many of the heavy lifting, whereas Toronto solely must contribute sufficient to get us previous 173.5.