Tip‑off: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse — 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, Indiana
Capacity: 17,274
Court Surface: Hardwood
Team Overview & Records
Golden State Valkyries (17–7)
- Road Record: 7–4
- Last 10 Games: 6–4
- Current Form: Won 4 of last 5
- Offensive Profile: High‑pace, strong spacing, elite guard play
- Defensive Profile: Top‑five in opponent turnovers; vulnerable on the glass
Indiana Fever (14–9)
- Home Record: 8–3
- Last 10 Games: 7–3
- Current Form: Won 3 straight
- Offensive Profile: Inside‑out attack built around Clark’s playmaking and Boston’s post efficiency
- Defensive Profile: Improving; still inconsistent defending stretch forwards
Recent Form Snapshot
Golden State Valkyries — Last Five Games
- W vs Phoenix, 94–86
- W at Seattle, 88–79
- W vs Dallas, 101–92
- L at Las Vegas, 97–89
- W vs Chicago, 93–81
Golden State is averaging 93.2 PPG over its last five, with elite fourth‑quarter scoring and strong guard efficiency.
Indiana Fever — Last Five Games
- W vs Atlanta, 89–83
- W vs Washington, 84–72
- W at Chicago, 91–87
- L at New York, 95–78
- W vs Phoenix, 88–80
Indiana’s offense has surged, averaging 86.4 PPG in the last five with improved ball movement and better late‑game execution.
Series History
- All‑Time Series: First season meeting (Valkyries expansion year)
- 2026 Season Series: Indiana leads 1–0
- Fever 88, Valkyries 84 (June 20, 2026 — San Francisco)
Indiana won the inaugural matchup behind a dominant fourth quarter and a +9 rebounding margin.
Projected Injury Report
Golden State Valkyries
- Kelsey Plum — Probable (ankle soreness)
- Li Yueru — Questionable (back tightness)
- Aaliyah Edwards — Out (wrist sprain)
Indiana Fever
- Caitlin Clark — Probable (hip contusion)
- NaLyssa Smith — Questionable (knee inflammation)
- Temi Fagbenle — Out (foot stress reaction)
Key Player Matchups
PG: Kelsey Plum (GS) vs. Caitlin Clark (IND)
- Plum’s scoring bursts and shot creation are elite.
- Clark’s deep‑range gravity and passing reshape Indiana’s offense.
- Edge: Even — both are game‑changing offensive engines.
SG: Sydney Colson (GS) vs. Lexie Hull (IND)
- Colson provides veteran stability and spacing.
- Hull is a high‑motor defender and streaky shooter.
- Edge: Golden State — Colson’s consistency.
SF: Jackie Young (GS) vs. Katie Lou Samuelson (IND)
- Young is a two‑way star, averaging 19.1 PPG with elite efficiency.
- Samuelson offers spacing but struggles against physical wings.
- Edge: Golden State — Young is a mismatch.
PF: Aaliyah Edwards (GS) vs. NaLyssa Smith (IND)
(Edwards out; Smith questionable)
- Without Edwards, Golden State loses a major interior presence.
- Smith’s scoring versatility is critical if she plays.
- Edge: Indiana — depth advantage.
C: Li Yueru (GS) vs. Aliyah Boston (IND)
- Yueru’s availability is uncertain.
- Boston is a dominant interior force averaging 17.3 PPG & 10.2 RPG.
- Edge: Indiana — Boston’s two‑way impact is enormous.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Valkyries | Fever |
| Points Per Game | 89.4 | 84.1 |
| Points Allowed | 82.9 | 83.7 |
| FG% | 45.7% | 44.1% |
| 3PT% | 36.8% | 35.4% |
| Rebounds | 35.8 | 37.9 |
| Turnovers | 12.9 | 14.1 |
Indiana’s rebounding edge (+2.1) and Golden State’s turnover advantage (-1.2) shape the matchup.
Betting Trends
Golden State Valkyries
- 5–2 ATS in last 7
- Over is 7–3 in last 10
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 road games
Indiana Fever
- 6–1 ATS in last 7 home games
- Over is 5–2 in last 7
- 5–0 ATS in last 5 vs teams with winning records
GAME ODDS
Golden State Valkyries 166
Indiana Fever – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 14, 2026
