Fever vs Storm Picks and Prediction – 6/28/2024

The Indiana Fever face the Seattle Storm in a WNBA matchup. Indiana, holding a 7-11 record and sitting 5th in the Eastern Conference, is coming off a heartbreaking 88-87 loss to the Chicago Sky. Seattle, at 10-6 and 2nd in the Western Conference, secured a 72-61 win over the Connecticut Sun. Take the WNBA by storm with our WNBA picks.

Indiana's offense is led by Kelsey Mitchell, who averages 16.4 points per game and has been a consistent scorer throughout the season. Caitlin Clark adds significant contributions with 16.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game, showcasing her versatility. Aliyah Boston provides a strong presence in the paint, contributing 13 points and nearly 8 rebounds per game, along with defensive stats including 1.3 blocks per game. 

Despite a strong field goal percentage (44.1%), Indiana struggles on the boards, ranking 11th in rebounds per game with just 32.3. The defense also faces challenges, particularly with steals where they rank last in the league at 6.1 per game. However, shooting, particularly from beyond the arc (35.6%), keeps them competitive, allowing them to stretch defenses and create scoring opportunities.

Seattle boasts a slightly better record and a formidable defense that has been their backbone this season. Jewell Loyd leads the team with 18.4 points per game, supported by Ezi Magbegor’s solid all-around game, including 13.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. The Storm excel in rebounding, leading the league with 37.1 rebounds per game. 

Additionally, the Storm are top-ranked in both steals (9.9 per game) and blocks (5.8 per game), showcasing an ability to disrupt opposing offenses. The defense compensates for a lower field goal percentage (42.9%) and poor three-point shooting (29.9%).