- Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Indiana Fever
- Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: ION
- Point Spread: Connecticut (+16.5)
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On Friday, Gainbridge Fieldhouse will host an exciting matchup between the Indiana Fever (25-14) and the Connecticut Sun (10-28). Indiana enters the game as significant favorites, standing at 16.5 points. The over/under for this game is set at 180.5.
In their previous outing, the Connecticut Sun suffered a defeat against the Golden State Valkyries, losing 89-64. The Sun struggled offensively, posting a 31.0% shooting percentage (22 of 71), and hit just 6 of 31 from the three-point range. From the free-throw line, they connected on 14 of 24 attempts for a 58.3% success rate.
On the boards, Connecticut secured 37 rebounds, including 7 offensive ones. They recorded 21 assists but also turned the ball over 9 times and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, the Sun allowed their opponents to shoot an impressive 54.0% (34 of 63). Golden State logged 23 assists and 5 steals while gathering 34 rebounds (9 offensive, 25 defensive) and blocking 8 shots. The Valkyries were efficient from the free-throw line as well, with an 73.3% rate, converting 11 of 15 attempts, and made 10 of 25 tries from beyond the arc.
Charlisse Leger-Walker proved to be a key player, finishing with 17 points on a remarkable 5 of 6 shooting. In just 17 minutes, she also recorded 3 rebounds and distributed 4 assists, wrapping up her performance with an impressive 83.3% shooting accuracy.
The Connecticut Sun enter the game with a record of 10-28 this season. They average 78.9 points per game (15th in the league) and hold a field goal percentage of 42.5%. The Sun are shooting 29.2% from three-point range (215 out of 737) and converting 70.4% of their free throws. The team collects an average of 32.8 rebounds per game and has racked up 724 assists this season, placing them 15th in the league for assists. They turn the ball over 13.7 times per game and commit an average of 22.4 personal fouls. Defensively, the Sun force 14.3 turnovers per game and draw 20.1 fouls. They relinquish a 35.5% shooting rate from three-point range and rank 7th in points allowed per game (86.9). The Sun also allow opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field (542 of 763) and average 33.5 rebounds conceded per game. They rank 5th in assists allowed, surrendering 762 assists over the season.
In their last game, the Indiana Fever triumphed over the Chicago Sky with a score of 113-90. The Fever gathered 24 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds, totaling 31 rebounds for the game. They committed 7 turnovers and managed to secure 6 steals. The Sky were called for 21 personal fouls, giving the Fever the opportunity for 16 free throw attempts, of which they converted 11 for a rate of 68.8%. Indiana excelled beyond the arc, making 18 of 33 attempts (54.5%) and finished with a field goal percentage of 53.2% on 42 of 79 attempts. The Fever permitted the Sky to shoot 35 of 69 from the field, which resulted in a shooting percentage of 50.7%. The Fever also allowed 19.0% from three-point range, hitting just 4 out of 21 attempts, but were efficient at the charity stripe, converting 16 of 17 free throws (94.1%). In terms of rebounding, Indiana permitted Chicago to collect a total of 34 rebounds (8 offensive).
Caitlin Clark was instrumental for the Fever during this game, successfully shooting 13 of 24 from the field for a percentage of 54.2%. In her 32 minutes of action, she scored 37 points and dished out 10 assists.
With a season record of 25-14, the Indiana Fever have accumulated 3,769 points, averaging 96.6 points per game. They collect 33.2 rebounds each game and average 21.6 personal fouls committed per contest. The Fever excel at the free-throw line, shooting 81.6%. Offensively, they rank first in the league with a shooting percentage of 48.9%. Their assists per game stand at 20.7 (9th in the league), and they commit 13.4 turnovers per game. On the defensive side, Indiana ranks 12th in points allowed, allowing an average of 90.9 points per game. They manage to force 12.4 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.1% from the field (9th in the league). The Fever permit 33.3% shooting from three-point range (301 of 905) and opponents shoot 78.6% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 20.7 assists and 31.6 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 4th respectively in the league.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Pick: Back Indiana (-16.5)
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