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\nMay 17, 2026 , 11:20 AM ET<\/p>\n
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Jade Melbourne continues her hot hand against the leaky Fever perimeter defense. <\/p>\n
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Jade Melbourne of the Seattle Storm WNBA<\/p>\n
The Indiana Fever are looking for their first victory of the season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when they host the Seattle Storm.<\/p>\n
Jade Melbourne has been a spark-plug off the Seattle bench, and my Storm vs. Fever predictions expect another strong scoring night for the Australian native.<\/p>\n
Read on for my WNBA picks<\/a> for Sunday, May 17.<\/p>\n Storm vs Fever prediction Seattle Storm<\/a> reserve guard Jade Melbourne<\/a> has scored 13, 15, and 14 points in her last three games, making her points prop one of the softer lines on Sunday\u2019s board for a player producing this consistently.<\/p>\n Melbourne gets a dream matchup against an Indiana Fever<\/a> defense allowing the second-most points in the WNBA to opposing guards at 58.1 per game, including 16 points per game to reserve guards.<\/p>\n The Storm guard is a versatile scorer and an important spark off the bench. Her minutes are trending upward, with a strong chance of clearing her scoring prop again tonight.<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account Caitlin Clark<\/a> is locked in right now, coming off a 32-point performance against Washington on Friday night.<\/p>\n Seattle\u2019s perimeter defense has struggled early this season, allowing 48.4 points per game to opposing guards, which sets up well for a scorer and volume shooter like Clark.<\/p>\n Indiana also plays at one of the fastest paces in the WNBA, creating the extra possessions Clark needs to pile up points quickly.<\/p>\n The Fever are still searching for their first home win at 0-2, and Clark should again carry a massive workload while playing at least 31 minutes per game.\u00a0<\/p>\n We\u2019re getting nearly even money for essentially her floor, and that value is difficult to pass up tonight.\u00a0<\/p>\n Storm vs Fever same-game parlay<\/p>\n Kelsey Mitchell<\/a> gets an excellent matchup Sunday against a Seattle defense allowing nearly 18 points per game off turnovers while also surrendering a league-high 11.3 made threes per game.<\/p>\n Mitchell has shot just 36% from three-point range so far this season, but she has still knocked down at least three triples in back-to-back games.\u00a0<\/p>\n With the volume she carries, Mitchell should again get plenty of chances from deep with a strong chance to clear her three-point prop tonight.<\/p>\n Storm vs Fever SGP<\/p>\n Jade Melbourne Over 9.5 points Storm vs Fever first basket scorer: Caitlin Clark (+450)<\/p>\n With Dominique Malonga potentially sidelined, Indiana should have the edge on the opening tip and the first possession of the game.<\/p>\n Clark is also coming off a huge shooting performance, and Indiana will likely look to get her involved immediately against a shorthanded Seattle defense.\u00a0<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s a quick pull-up three or an aggressive drive to the basket, Clark has a strong chance to score the game\u2019s first points.<\/p>\n Phil Naessens’ 2026 Transparency Record<\/p>\n Best bet: 3-1, +1.86 units Storm vs Fever odds<\/p>\n Spread: Seattle -10.5 | Indiana +10.5 Storm vs Fever trend<\/p>\n Jade Melbourne has scored at least 10 points in three consecutive games. Find more WNBA betting trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n How to watch Storm vs Fever<\/p>\n Location Date Tip-off TV Storm vs Fever latest injuries<\/p>\n
\nStorm vs Fever best bet: Jade Melbourne Over 9.5 points (-120)<\/p>\n![\"Covers\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779036009_192_logo.png\"){kind=logo}
COVERS INTEL: Reserve guards like Jade Melbourne are shooting WNBA-best 55%<\/a> from the field and 38% from downtown against the Indiana Fever.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779036010_371_google-preferred-source-badge.png\"){kind=icon}
<\/a>Caitlin Clark pick: Over 20.5 points (-130)<\/p>\n
\nCaitlin Clark Over 20.5 points
\nKelsey Mitchell Over 2.5 made threes<\/p>\n
\nSGP: 1-3, +0.10 units
\nFirst basket: 1-3, +0.50 units<\/p>\n
\nMoneyline: Seattle +390 | Indiana -525
\nOver\/Under: Over 177 | Under 177<\/p>\n
\nGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN<\/p>\n
\nSunday, May 17, 2026<\/p>\n
\n6:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
\nPeacock<\/p>\n