Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark vs. Golden State Valkyries predictions, time, where to watch\u00a0today 6/19/25
Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark vs. Golden State Valkyries predictions, time, where to watch today 6/19/25
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Fever's Stephanie White, Natasha Howard, Caitlin Clark talk win over Sun
The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun, 88-71, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
The Indiana Fever have won the Eastern Conference Commissioner's Cup title.
Caitlin Clark averages 21.3 points, 8.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals.
The Indiana Fever start a three-game Western trip against the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday, June 19.
Indiana (6-5) has won four of its past five games, most recently in a wild 88-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark scored 20 points and the Fever won the Eastern Conference Commissioner's Cup title.
Golden State (5-6) is strong defensively (No. 4 in the league in rebounding, No. 3 in steals) but are last in shooting percentage (39.9% overall, 27.2% on 3s).
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Caitlin Clark & Lexie Hull reppin' the @Pacers for Game 6 of the @NBA Finals ahead of tonight's matchup against the Valkyries 🔥💙 pic.twitter.com/1TKAkjI6Zk — Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) June 19, 2025
Chloe Peterson, IndyStar: Fever 86-78
"The Fever have been hitting their stride, and I don't think it's going to stop at Golden State. Indiana has won two straight, including handing New York its first loss on Saturday and making the Commissioner's Cup final after Tuesday's game.
"The Valkyries have already have more wins than each of the past two expansion teams in their first seasons (Atlanta went 4-30 in 2008, Chicago went 5-29 in 2006).
"Still, Indiana has more experience. Caitlin Clark has two straight 20-point games since her return (32 against New York, 20 against Connecticut) and the Fever seem to be clicking on all cylinders.
"Golden State has a heavily international roster, with five players currently unavailable because of the Eurobasket competition. The Valkyries have signed replacements, but they have a short time to get acclimated."
10 p.m. ET Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Chase Center in San Francisco
Fever: DeWanna Bonner (personal) is out.
Valkyries: Carla Leite (back) is questionable.
In six games this season, Caitlin Clark averages 21.3 points, 8.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals, making 40% of her 3-pointers.
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Radio: 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with John Nolan (play-by-play) and Bria Goss (analysis).
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Favorite: Fever by 11.5 points
Over/under: 164.5 total points
Moneyline: Fever -750, Valkyries +525
ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Fever a 62% chance of winning.
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