Evening, ladies and gentlemen, let's delve into this matchup, shall we? Dallas Wings will be fluttering their way into Indiana Fever territory with a lower ranking on the table, perched at #11 in the WNBA as opposed to the Fever's #6. That alone could be a barometer to how this shindig could play out.
When glancing over at the Wings' dynamic athletes, it’s impossible to ignore the benevolent behemoth that is Arike Ogunbowale. Stellar stats this season with a solid 22.1 points per game, she’s been a nightmare for the opposing team’s defenses. Also, Natasha Howard, not a slacker with an admirable 17.8 points last month, should get the Fever's defenses cracking their knuckles before she steps onto the court. Rounding out the trio of torment for the Wings would be Sabally with 15.5 points per game.
Flipping the coin to the Fever side, we see Caitlin Clark posted an impressive 23.4 points on the scoreboard last month. They say you can't sweat the 'small' stuff, but let's talk Kelsey Mitchell with a whopping 24.4 points per game last month. Aliyah Boston finalizes the trio with a strong 13.8 points and a relieving 9.9 rebounds per game stat from last month.
Given how they both fared on their previous face-offs, the games are neck and neck, except for the most recent one where the Fever has the proverbial one-up by a shade of 7 points. The Wings, unfortunately, seem to be flapping in the winds of defeat recently, while the Fever has been feeling the warmth of victory a tad more often.
So, as your trusty advisor, I'd place my hypothetical money on the Fever. It's their court, they have the edge in the face-offs, and they sure aren't slacking on the talent.
Albert’s Prediction: Indiana Fever by 9