Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings Picks and Prediction for Thursday, August 20, 2026

The Indiana Fever visit the Dallas Wings at American Airlines Center on Thursday, with the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET. Indiana is 24-12, first in the Eastern Conference, and 11-6 on the road after beating Toronto 101-95 Tuesday. The Fever have won five straight games. Dallas is 20-16, fourth in the Western Conference, and 10-6 at home after a 78-70 loss to Golden State. The Wings have lost four of five. Check the matchup with our free WNBA picks.

Indiana Fever Bring Five-Game Winning Streak

Indiana leads the WNBA in scoring at 96.2 points per game while shooting 48.7% from the field and 39.0% from three-point range. The Fever have scored at least 90 points in all five games during their winning streak, including 106 against New York and 101 against Toronto. Caitlin Clark averages 22.0 points and 8.3 assists, while Aliyah Boston provides 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds. Indiana also averages 33.6 rebounds and makes 10.2 three-pointers per game.

The Fever have allowed 90.3 points per game, ranking 12th in the WNBA, with opponents shooting 45.8% from the field and 33.5% from three. Indiana’s offense has helped overcome those defensive numbers, but Mitchell’s absence removes the team’s leading scorer. She averages 24.2 points while shooting 50.3% overall and 43.7% from three. Clark and Boston now carry additional scoring responsibility against a Dallas defense allowing 86.4 points per game.

Injuries: Kelsey Mitchell (Out), Bree Hall (Out), Michelle Onyiah (Out), Damiris Dantas (Out For Season).

Dallas Wings Look to Reverse Recent Results

Dallas averages 88.4 points per game while shooting 46.3% from the field and 33.4% from three-point range. Paige Bueckers leads the Wings with 20.5 points and 5.8 assists while shooting 50.5%. Arike Ogunbowale adds 14.9 points, while Jessica Shepard averages 13.9 points and 11.2 rebounds. Dallas has lost four of five and averaged 83.8 points during that stretch, including only 70 in Monday’s eight-point loss at Golden State.

The Wings have been stronger defensively, allowing 86.4 points per game while opponents shoot 46.0% overall and 34.3% from three. Dallas also averages only 11.0 turnovers, giving the Wings a chance to limit Indiana’s opportunities in transition. Dallas beat Indiana 107-104 in May before losing the second meeting 98-87 last Friday. The Wings return home with a 10-6 record, but Fudd and James remain unavailable for a backcourt already facing Indiana’s high-scoring attack.

Injuries: Christyn Williams (Out), Azzi Fudd (Out), Aziaha James (Out), Costanza Verona (Out).

Key Player Matchup

Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers

Clark gives Indiana elite playmaking, averaging 22.0 points and 8.3 assists while shooting 45.0% from the field and 35.4% from three. Bueckers leads Dallas with 20.5 points and 5.8 assists while shooting an impressive 50.5% overall and 37.8% from deep. Ball security could separate the two guards, with Bueckers averaging only 2.2 turnovers compared with Clark’s 4.6. With Mitchell unavailable, Clark needs to create more scoring while Bueckers must capitalize against an Indiana defense allowing 90.3 points per game.

Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings Game Pick

• Indiana Fever -2.5

Indiana -2.5 is the game pick despite Mitchell being unavailable. The Fever have won five straight and lead the WNBA with 96.2 points per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. Dallas has dropped four of five and scored only 70 points in its latest defeat. Indiana also beat the Wings 98-87 six days ago. Clark and Boston provide enough scoring and playmaking to handle larger offensive roles, while Dallas is missing Fudd and James. Indiana’s recent form will cover the 2.5-point spread Thursday.

Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings Over/Under Pick

• Over 186.5

Over 186.5 is the total pick because Indiana’s games continue to produce high scoring behind the WNBA’s leading offense. The Fever average 96.2 points and allow 90.3, while four of their last five games have reached at least 185 combined points. Dallas averages 88.4 points and has Bueckers, Ogunbowale, and Shepard available to attack Indiana’s vulnerable defense. Mitchell’s absence removes Indiana’s leading scorer, but Clark and Boston can take on more scoring. The offensive numbers for both make the over the play.