Fever vs Sky Prediction 5-17-25 WNBA Picks

The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Fever vs Sky Prediction. This article will include a Fever vs Sky Pick.

Chicago Sky Betting Preview

The Sky won 13 games last season and begin the Tyler Marsh coaching era. The Sky have a young core to be excited about in Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, a duo that showed flashes of brilliance that led to being on the all-rookie team. The Sky had issues scoring last season, so it was weird not brining back their best scorer in Chennedy Carter.

However, the additions of Ariel Atkins and Courtney Vandersloot could fill the void and is also a shot of experience to a youthful roster. Vandersloot spent her first 12 seasons in Chicago and was a four-time all-star, so her return home should get the fans excited. Atkins has been a double-digit scorer her whole career and has playmaking ability at guard. The Sky should push for a playoff appearance for the sixth time in the last seven years.

Indiana Fever Betting Preview

The Fever won 20 games last season and decided to bring back Stephanie White as head coach. White coached the Fever to a combined 37 wins in 2015-16. On paper the Fever are possibly the most fun team in the league led by superstar Caitlin Clark who has taken the league by storm. There’s also Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, who played their roles in getting the Fever to the playoffs last season.

The additions of Natasha Howard, Sophie Cunningham, and DeWanna Bonner not only add experience to the roster but do elevate the Fever into contender status. Offensively, the Fever have elite potential and could overwhelm teams most nights. The question remains on the defensive side, as the Fever weren’t great last year. The Fever also has to prove themselves against the top teams to be respected. Again, on paper, the Fever can hang with any team in the league.

Fever vs Sky Injury Report

The Sky will be without Moriah Jefferson, while Hailey Van Lith is questionable with an ankle injury.

The Fever will be without Sophie Cunningham due to an ankle injury.

Fever vs Sky Prediction

The Fever are going to be favored at home more times than not, and we’re going to get inflated lines due to the public. It’s the Caitlin Clark effect. However, until proven otherwise, the Fever isn’t great defensively, and it’s going to lead to failed covers. In fact, the Fever are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games when favorites of five or more points.

Also, the Sky improved this offseason and will have a more mature team as well. The Sky and Fever played close games last season, and it’s the underdog that’s covered six of the last eight meetings. I get the Fever are the sexy team everybody wants to bet on, but this line is too steep. Give me the Sky and the points.