The Indiana Fever have ruled out Caitlin Clark for tonight’s matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a left groin injury. Clark previously missed time earlier this season with a quad issue, raising concerns about whether a rushed return may have contributed to this latest setback.
With the Fever’s star sidelined, this game takes on a new dynamic — and presents a clear betting opportunity. Our Sparks vs. Fever predictions lean heavily in one direction given the major shift in Indiana's offensive outlook.
Find out more in my WNBA picks for Thursday, June 26.
Sparks vs Fever predictions
My Sparks vs Fever best bet: Under 167 (-110 at FanDuel)
The usual edict of “Buy on bad news, sell on good” may not apply to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Her offense goes beyond her points, averaging 8.9 assists per game this season.
Clark's points can be replaced, as much as that thought might anger some fans.
Her playmaking, however, is simply lost when Clark is on the bench.
The Fever went a respectable 2-3 against the spread and 2-3 outright when Clark was sidelined a month ago, but four of those five games went Under their totals.
Even when including that one Over, the Fever fell an average of 11.7 points short of the totals in those five matchups.
One may worry that the adjustment has been made since Clark was ruled out Thursday morning. Before that, this total was at 173.5.
Falling to 167 is not far enough.
Again, it is not the disappearance of her points as much as it is the loss of her playmaking that should doom this total.
The Los Angeles Sparks are too lackluster to push this game Over its total on their own. They have lost four straight games, both outright and ATS, and when those totals are cracked, it is because Los Angeles’s opponents hit the gas.
Without Clark, Indiana should stay off the pedal tonight.
Sparks vs Fever same-game parlay (SGP)
Under 167
Kelsey Plum Over 19.5 points
Aliyah Boston Over 15.5 points
Combining two player prop Overs with this Under escalates this same-game parlay’s payout.
In the case of Kelsey Plum, it is simply a reflection of her volume. She has cleared this prop in three of her last five games, including one out of two games against the Lynx.
Aliyah Boston has also found a groove of late, clearing this prop in three straight games while averaging 24.7 points. That should fall off tonight without Clark setting her up, but Boston should still be near 20 points.
Sparks vs Fever odds
Sparks vs Fever live odds
Sparks vs Fever opening odds
- Spread: Los Angeles +10.5 (-110) | Indiana -10.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Los Angeles +400 | Indiana -800
- Over/Under: Over 170.5 (-110) | Under 170.5 (-110)
Sparks vs Fever trend
Indiana cashed four Unders in five games without Clark at the end of May and the start of June, falling short of bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 11.7 points. Find more WNBA betting trends for Sparks vs. Fever.
How to watch Sparks vs Fever
| Location | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| Date | Thursday, 6-26-2025 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
Sparks vs Fever latest injuries
Sparks: Cameron Brink F (Out), Rae Burrell G (Out)
Fever: Caitlin Clark G (Out), Damiris Dantas F (Out), DeWanna Bonner G (Out)
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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