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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects an 85.4% win probability for the Fever at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
The Toronto Tempo and Indiana Fever will meet in the WNBA Playoffs at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Friday, with tipoff at 7:30 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Fever as the most likely winner in this Fever vs. Tempo prediction.
The Tempo, who have star players such as Isabelle Harrison, Kiki Rice and Laura Juskaite, are set to take on the Fever, who feature Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
Clark, the hoops superstar making headlines with the Fever, is expected to deliver a standout performance with a projected 24 points and 3 threes.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Fever vs. Tempo prediction and odds
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Friday's WNBA matchup between the Fever and Tempo, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Fever an 85.4% chance of beating the Tempo. According to our model, the Tempo (+15.5) have a 66.7% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 187.5 points has a 55.9% 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 -15.5 (-104) / Tempo +15.5 (+117)
- Moneyline: Fever -1150, Tempo +1076
- Total: Over/Under 187.5 (-106/-102)
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: Tempo +15.5 @ 46¢ via Polymarket
- Moneyline: Tempo @ 9¢ via Novig
- Total: Under 187.5 @ 50¢ via Novig
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tempo +15.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Top player props
Betting on Fever vs. Tempo WNBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Kelsey Mitchell is expected to lead the Fever with 26 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, while Isabelle Harrison is projected to have 14 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists for the Tempo.
For early game action, the data identifies Kelsey Mitchell as the most probable player to secure the first basket.
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 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 40 |
| Caitlin Clark | 24 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 52 |
| Aliyah Boston | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 40 |
| Makayla Timpson | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| M. Billings | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
Tempo player props
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Tempo:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Harrison | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 31 |
| Kiki Rice | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 27 |
| Laura Juskaite | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| Nyara Sabally | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| Kia Nurse | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Game info & tip-off details
Friday's action between the Tempo and Fever at Coca-Cola Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo
- Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Coca-Cola Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict the Fever, with an 85.4% win probability, will likely beat the Tempo in Friday'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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