The Seattle Storm head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday night to face the Indiana Fever in a 7:00 PM EDT showdown, airing on CBSSN and streaming on WNBA League Pass. Tickets start as low as $10, making it a hot ticket for Indianapolis fans. The Fever, with a 19-17 record, are 2.5-point home favorites with an over/under of 168.5 points, coming off a gritty 88-79 win over Seattle on August 3. The Storm, at 17-18, are fighting to lock in a playoff spot and aim to even the season series after losing two of three matchups. With playoff implications on the line, this game’s set to deliver.
Position-by-Position Breakdown
Point Guard – Skylar Diggins-Smith runs Seattle’s offense with 17.8 points and 6.4 assists, a veteran leader who dropped 15 points in their last meeting. Odyssey Sims counters for Indiana with 8.5 points and 4.7 assists, bringing quickness off the bench or as a starter.
Shooting Guard – Jewell Loyd is Seattle’s go-to scorer, averaging 19.7 points and hitting a season-high 27 points against Las Vegas. Kelsey Mitchell leads the Fever with 20.6 points, a dynamic shooter who’s been torching defenses with her range.
Small Forward – Gabby Williams gives the Storm versatility, averaging 12.2 points and 4.4 assists, a two-way threat who needs to step up. Lexie Hull provides Indiana with hustle and 7.1 points, key for her defensive energy against Seattle’s wings.
Power Forward – Nneka Ogwumike anchors Seattle with 18.0 points and 7.2 rebounds, though she struggled with 11 points in their last loss to Indiana. Natasha Howard powers the Fever with 11.6 points and 6.8 rebounds, a defensive force who’s been a difference-maker.
Center – Ezi Magbegor holds down Seattle’s paint with 8.1 points and 6.2 rebounds, a rim protector facing a tough matchup. Aliyah Boston dominates for Indiana with 15.2 points and 8.3 rebounds, coming off a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double against the Storm.
Game Outlook
The Fever are heating up, winning four of their last six games and ranking fourth in offense (85.1 PPG), though their defense lags at 10th (82.4 PPG allowed). They beat Seattle 78-74 on August 3, led by Natasha Howard’s 21 points and Boston’s clutch free throw, despite missing Caitlin Clark. The Storm, with a 17-18 record, rank fifth in field goal shooting (45.7%) but seventh in defense (79.8 PPG allowed). They’ve lost two of three to Indiana this season, including a 94-86 defeat on June 24, where Boston dropped a career-high 31 points. Both teams play at a top-six pace, promising a high-scoring affair, but Indiana’s home edge (11-6 at Gainbridge) and momentum could tip the scales.
Best Bets
- Indiana Fever -2.5 – Indiana’s home dominance and 2-1 series lead make them a solid pick to cover against a Storm team struggling to find consistency.
- Over 168.5 Total Points – Both teams’ fast pace and top-six offenses suggest this game could clear the total, as seen in their 172-point June meeting.
- Kelsey Mitchell Over 19.5 Points – Mitchell’s averaging 20.6 points and cleared this mark in 15 of her last 20 games, including 26 against Seattle in June.
Final Score Prediction
Indiana Fever 86 – Seattle Storm 82
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