Fever vs. Mercury Odds, Time, Spread: 2024 WNBA Picks, Caitlin Clark Analysis

SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel provides expert insights and predictions for the highly anticipated matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury, featuring the dynamic Caitlin Clark.

* Date: Friday, May 10, 2024

* Time: 7:00 PM ET

Fever vs. Mercury Odds, Time, Spread: 2024 WNBA Picks, Caitlin Clark Analysis

* Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

* Spread: Phoenix -4.5

* Over/Under: 160.5 points

* The 2023 USBWA National Player of the Year returns to the court for the Fever.

* Clark averaged 27.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game last season.

* She is known for her exceptional ball-handling skills and ability to create for others.

* The Fever finished 12-20 last season and missed the playoffs.

* They made several roster moves this offseason, including the addition of Clark and veteran forward Victoria Vivians.

* The team will rely heavily on Clark to lead the offense and provide a scoring threat.

* The Mercury are coming off a disappointing season that saw them finish 15-19.

* They traded away star center Brittney Griner in the offseason, creating a void in the paint.

* The team is now led by Diana Taurasi, who is entering her 19th WNBA season.

Calvin Wetzel's pick: **Phoenix Mercury -4.5**

"The Mercury may have lost Griner, but they still have Diana Taurasi, who is one of the greatest players in WNBA history. Taurasi will be surrounded by a cast of experienced players, including Skylar Diggins-Smith and Sophie Cunningham. The Fever are an up-and-coming team, but they are still young and unproven. I think the Mercury will win this game and cover the spread."

* The Fever have covered the spread in only 3 of their last 10 games.

* The Mercury have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games.

* Clark is averaging 25.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in her last 5 games against the Mercury.

* The Mercury have won 7 of their last 10 games against the Fever.