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Tom Oldfield<\/a> 22+ years betting experience<\/p>\n \n Updated: \u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n Oldfield’s prediction: Clark provides spark for Fever in season opener.<\/p>\n Photo By – Reuters Connect. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.<\/p>\n Caitlin Clark is on a mission to make up for lost time, and that starts today as the face of the WNBA returns to lead the Indiana Fever against the Dallas Wings.<\/p>\n While there\u2019s buzz in Dallas too, with No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd teaming up with Paige Bueckers, my\u00a0Wings vs. Fever predictions expect Indiana\u2019s established core to shine at a rocking Gainbridge Fieldhouse.<\/p>\n Read on for my free WNBA picks<\/a> ahead of this May 9 matchup.<\/p>\n Wings vs Fever prediction She\u2019s baaaack! With Caitlin Clark<\/a> finally healthy alongside Kelsey Mitchell<\/a> and Aliyah Boston<\/a>, the Indiana Fever<\/a> have title contender upside, and I see them making a strong statement here against the\u00a0Dallas Wings<\/a>. <\/p>\n Indy was 15-9 ATS at home last season despite Clark\u2019s injuries, and the Fever offense ranked third in the league with 84.9 PPG. That spells trouble for the Wings, who struggled defensively last year while allowing 88 PPG \u2013 and only the run-and-gun L.A. Sparks gave up more. <\/p>\n The hosts have won five of the last six matchups against Dallas, covering the spread in four of those victories.<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account Clark is the obvious headline act for an Indiana win today, but don\u2019t sleep on Mitchell, who embraced the extra scoring responsibility last year and went past this O\/U number in five of her eight playoff outings.<\/p>\n Mitchell looked sharp in last weekend\u2019s preseason win over the Nigeria national team, scoring 17 points on just nine shots and making all three of her 3-pointers. Count on that form to carry over into today’s matchup.<\/p>\n She\u2019s also a career 38% sniper from beyond the arc, and Clark\u2019s return should open up far more space for the rest of the Fever playmakers. While Mitchell had to settle for contested triples last year, everything should be cleaner with Caitlin drawing a crowd.<\/p>\n Wings vs Fever SGP<\/p>\n Fever -5.5 Caitlin Clark pick: Over 19.5 points (+100)<\/p>\n Just as Dallas\u2019 shaky 3-point defense last year is a good sign for Mitchell\u2019s props this afternoon, the same logic applies to Clark and her unlimited range. In what feels likely to be a high-scoring shootout, Caitlin will have ample opportunities to grab the headlines.<\/p>\n Watch for Clark to thrive on the pressure of a head-to-head battle with Paige Bueckers<\/a>, and she was dialed in last week against the Wings, dropping 21 points in 16 minutes in exhibition action. Even when the 3-ball isn’t falling, she’s more than capable of forcing her way to the free-throw line or driving into the paint.\u00a0<\/p>\n Caitlin also had 20+ points in four of her first six games last season, so don’t expect any rust here.<\/p>\n Wings vs Fever first basket scorer: Caitlin Clark (+500)<\/p>\n Gainbridge Fieldhouse will be ready to erupt whenever Clark has the ball, and I\u2019m wagering on an aggressive start from the Fever star.<\/p>\n As Caitlin heats up, the Wings may send more double teams her way, but she should be able to attack single coverage in the opening exchanges and this first basket prop offers nice value, with Indy likely to get her early touches.<\/p>\n With the adrenaline rush of being back on the court in a meaningful WNBA game, Clark could really pull up from anywhere.<\/p>\n Tom Oldfield’s 2026 Transparency Record<\/p>\n Best bet: 1-0, +0.87 units Wings vs Fever odds<\/p>\n Spread: Wings +5.5 | Fever -5.5 Wings vs Fever trend<\/p>\n Despite the obvious upside, there\u2019s still major work ahead for the Wings after posting a 4-18 mark on the road last year. Find more\u00a0WNBA betting trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n How to watch Wings vs Fever<\/p>\n Location Date Tip-off TV Wings vs Fever latest injuries<\/p>\n
\n \u2022 Betting Analyst<\/p>\n
\nMay 9, 2026 , 11:08 AM ET<\/p>\n
\nWings vs Fever best bet: Fever -5.5 (-110)<\/p>\n![\"Covers\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/logo.png\"){kind=logo}
COVERS INTEL: The Wings were burnt by the 3-ball last season, allowing a league-worst 39% from deep, and it\u2019s no secret that the Fever have the shooters to make them pay.<\/p>\n![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778345656_790_google-preferred-source-badge.png\"){kind=icon}
<\/a>Wings vs Fever same-game parlay<\/p>\n
\nKelsey Mitchell Over 20.5 points
\nKelsey Mitchell Over 2.5 3-pointers<\/p>\n
\nSGP: 0-1, -1.0 units
\nFirst basket: 0-1, -1.0 units<\/p>\n
\nMoneyline: Wings +195 | Fever -240
\nOver\/Under: Over 178.5 | Under 178.5<\/p>\n
\nGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, May 9, 2026<\/p>\n
\n1:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
\nABC<\/p>\n