Dakich Backs Fever to Cover vs Wings as Dallas Enters 1-5 Slide

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 14

Indiana is favored to cover a short spread against Dallas, with the preview arguing the Fever have more continuity, home momentum and fewer lineup issues entering the matchup.
Dallas has lost 5 of its last 6 and 6 of its last 9, a skid tied to injuries to Azzi Fudd, Alysha Clark and leading rebounder Jessica Shepard, though several could return soon.
The game is framed around Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, but the analysis says Clark’s turnovers remain a weakness while Bueckers is the more complete all-around player.
Off-court controversy still hangs over Indiana after Sophie Cunningham’s transgender-athlete comments, Dijionai Carrington’s white-privilege post and debate around Stephanie White’s response, overshadowing the Fever’s playoff-level form.