Caitlin Clark’s absence from the Indiana Fever lineup will continue, as the star rookie remains sidelined with a lingering right groin injury. The team confirmed Clark will miss Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks, marking her eighth straight game out and the 17th she’s missed this season — the most in her career.

Clark suffered the injury during a July 15 victory over the Connecticut Sun and hasn’t played since. While Fever head coach Stephanie White says her rehab is progressing, there’s still no timetable for a return. The team is prioritizing a cautious approach to ensure Clark is fully recovered before rejoining the lineup.

“She wants to be out there, and of course we want her out there,” White said before Indiana’s recent win over Seattle. “But avoiding setbacks is key — it’s a step-by-step process, and we’re staying patient with it.”

The Fever face the Sparks at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, with coverage on CBS Sports Network. Indiana has managed to stay hot without Clark, extending their win streak to five games and keeping postseason hopes alive despite her extended absence.

Fever vs. Sparks betting preview

Utilize the interactive widget below to see the latest spread, total, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Fever-Sparks matchup at Crypto.com Arena.

This prediction and best bet for Tuesday’s WNBA matchup between the Fever and Sparks is from Dimers.com, a reliable source for sports betting predictions.

Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

Game details

The key information you need before the Fever vs. Sparks WNBA game.

Teams: Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles SparksDate: Tuesday, August 5, 2025Time: 10 p.m. ETLocation: Crypto.com ArenaWNBA Playoffs: Latest WNBA Playoffs scheduleWNBA news: Check the official WNBA website for the latest news alertsOdds

Odds for the key markets in the Fever-Sparks WNBA game.

Moneyline: Fever -135, Sparks +114Total: Over/Under 178.5 (-108/-112)

The odds and lines presented here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Expert prediction: Fever vs. Sparks

Utilizing trusted data analysis and machine learning, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Tuesday’s Fever vs. Sparks game.

According to Dimers’ popular predictive analytics model, the Fever are more likely to beat the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. This prediction is based on the model giving the Fever a 51% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the 178.5-point over/under has a 64% chance of staying under.

These predictions and probabilities are correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Fever vs. Sparks best bet

Our top pick for the Fever vs. Sparks game on Tuesday is to bet on Under 178.5 points (-112).

This betting advice is based on cutting-edge simulations and valuable wagering intelligence, designed to help you make more informed decisions.

Score prediction for Fever vs. Sparks

Dimers’ predicted score for the Indiana vs. Los Angeles game on Tuesday is Fever 86-86 Sparks.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

Fever vs. Sparks prop picks

To get a better idea of how each player might impact the game, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:

Indiana Fever predictionKelsey Mitchell: 22 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 3 3PTAliyah Boston: 18 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 0 3PTNatasha Howard: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 0 3PTAari McDonald: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PTSophie Cunningham: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PTLos Angeles Sparks predictionKelsey Plum: 19 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 3 3PTDearica Hamby: 16 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 0 3PTRickea Jackson: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 1 3PTAzura Stevens: 12 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PTCameron Brink: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 1 3PTWNBA Tuesday: Fever vs. Sparks

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