Fever vs. Lynx prediction sees Caitlin Clark projected to score 24 points in Thursday's WNBA matchup [9/24/2026]

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Dimers' simulation model projects a 63.5% win probability for the Fever at Target Center.

The Indiana Fever take on the Minnesota Lynx in WNBA action.
Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx WNBA prediction for Thursday, September 24, 2026.

The Minnesota Lynx will face the Indiana Fever in WNBA action at Target Center on Thursday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.

Dimers' proven WNBA model projects the Fever as the most likely winner in this Fever vs. Lynx prediction.

The Lynx, with star players such as Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams, will face off against the Fever, who feature Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.

Clark, the Fever's No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, is expected to shine with a projected 24 points and 3 threes.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.

Fever vs. Lynx prediction and odds

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the result of Thursday's WNBA game between the Fever and Lynx, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Fever a 63.5% chance of defeating the Lynx. According to our model, the Lynx (+3.5) have a 50.1% chance of covering the spread, while the 182.5-point over/under has a 54.5% chance of staying under.

 

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

  • Spread: Fever -3.5 (-115) / Lynx +3.5 (+113)
  • Moneyline: Fever -165, Lynx +163
  • Total: Over/Under 182.5 (-108/+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

  • Spread: Lynx +3.5 @ 47¢ via Polymarket
  • Moneyline: Fever @ -165 via BetMGM
  • Total: Under 182.5 @ 50¢ via Novig

According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 182.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Top player props

WNBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on the Fever vs. Lynx matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.

Kelsey Mitchell is expected to lead the Fever with 25 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, while Napheesa Collier is projected to have 15 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists for the Lynx.

Shifting focus to the first basket market, our projections highlight Kelsey Mitchell as the most likely player to open the scoring.

Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.

Fever player props

Our model's projected player stats for the Fever are:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM DFS
Kelsey Mitchell 25 2 3 3 38
Caitlin Clark 24 4 10 3 52
Aliyah Boston 15 8 3 1 36
S. Cunningham 6 3 1 2 14
Makayla Timpson 6 6 1 0 20

Lynx player props

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Lynx:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM DFS
N. Collier 15 6 2 1 31
Kayla McBride 14 3 2 2 25
C. Williams 11 4 4 1 26
Natasha Howard 9 5 2 0 23
Maya Caldwell 7 4 2 1 19

Game info & tip-off details

Thursday's matchup between the Lynx and Fever at Target Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.

Conclusion

We predict the Fever, with a 63.5% win probability, will likely beat the Lynx in Thursday's WNBA matchup.

Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.

This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary WNBA prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.

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Mac Douglass
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.

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