Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx Picks and Prediction for Sunday, August 2, 2026

The Indiana Fever visit the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Indiana is 19-10 and leads the Eastern Conference after winning five straight games. The Fever have averaged 111.6 points during that streak, including a 112-98 victory over Portland on Friday. Minnesota is 24-6 and leads the Western Conference with a nine-game winning streak. The Lynx have won 15 of 16 home games this season and will look to continue their outstanding play against one of the league's hottest teams. Cash in a winner with our free WNBA picks.

Indiana Fever Riding a Five-Game Winning Streak

Indiana has been the WNBA's highest-scoring team this season, averaging 95.8 points per game while shooting 48.0% from the field and 38.6% from three-point range. Kelsey Mitchell leads the Fever with 23.5 points per game, while Caitlin Clark contributes 21.5 points and a league-leading 7.9 assists. Aliyah Boston averages 17.1 points and a team-high 8.2 rebounds, while Sophie Cunningham adds 9.4 points. Indiana's balanced attack has produced at least 105 points in four of its last five victories.

The Fever have also improved defensively during their winning streak, allowing 90.1 points per game while averaging 6.4 steals and 3.9 blocks. Indiana continues to move the ball well with 20.6 assists per contest and has found success by pushing the tempo without sacrificing ball movement. That combination has helped the Fever climb to the top of the Eastern Conference.

Injuries: Ugonne Onyiah (Out), Bree Hall (Out), Damiris Dantas (Out).

Minnesota Lynx Looking for a Tenth Straight Win

Minnesota continues to rank among the WNBA's elite teams, averaging 92.2 points per game while shooting 48.1% from the floor and 38.9% from beyond the arc. Olivia Miles leads the Lynx with 19.4 points and 5.8 assists per game, while Kayla McBride averages 18.0 points. Natasha Howard contributes 15.6 points and a team-high 7.9 rebounds, and Courtney Williams adds 14.9 points and 4.2 assists. Minnesota's balanced scoring has fueled its current nine-game winning streak.

The Lynx have been just as impressive on the defensive end, allowing only 82.8 points per game, the second-lowest average in the WNBA. Minnesota also averages 9.2 steals and 4.9 blocks while forcing opponents into difficult shots throughout the game. That defensive consistency has been a major reason the Lynx own the league's best record entering Sunday's showdown.

Injuries: Liatu King (Out), Emma Cechova (Out for Season).

Key Matchup

Caitlin Clark vs. Olivia Miles

Two of the WNBA's premier playmakers headline this matchup. Clark averages 21.5 points and 7.9 assists while directing Indiana's league-leading offense, while Miles leads Minnesota with 19.4 points and 5.8 assists per game. Whichever guard controls the pace, limits turnovers, and creates the most quality scoring opportunities for teammates could determine the outcome.

Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx Game Pick

• Minnesota Lynx -6.5

Minnesota has earned its league-best record with outstanding defense, balanced scoring, and dominant play at home. The Lynx have won nine straight games while allowing only 82.8 points per contest, and they continue to force turnovers at one of the highest rates in the league. Indiana has been equally impressive during its five-game winning streak, but this is its toughest matchup in weeks. Minnesota's defensive depth, rebounding edge, and home-court advantage make the Lynx the play to cover the spread.

Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx Over/Under Pick

• Over 192.5

Both teams enter this matchup playing outstanding offensive basketball. Indiana leads the WNBA at 95.8 points per game and has averaged more than 111 points during its current five-game winning streak. Minnesota averages 92.2 points while shooting better than 48% from the field and has scored at least 100 points three times during its nine-game winning streak. With elite guards directing both offenses and multiple scoring options on each roster, this matchup will cash over the closing total.