DAL vs IND Dream11 Prediction WNBA Live Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever

DAL vs IND Dream11: The WNBA is constantly hurling towards the Playoffs and this has been one of the most entertaining periods of the season. While the top five teams the Sky, the Aces, the Sun, the Mystics, and the Storm have sealed their places for the postseason, three spots are still up for grabs. And one of the contenders for those spots, Dallas Wings will clash against already eliminated Indiana Fever.

The Wings have been amidst a wild season, and find themselves with 15 wins and 16 losses. They have won three in a row and in their last game against the Aces, they won 82-80 as Teaira McCowan scored 21 points.

On the other hand, the Indiana Fever comes into this game after an 81:91 loss to the Atlanta Dream despite a 21 points night by NaLyssa Smith. This was their 15th loss in a row.

The Wings and the Fever have met twice and both of the times the Wings won comprehensively.

Host: Dallas Wings
Visitors: Indiana Fever
Match Timing: 7 August, @ 05:30 AM (+05:30 UTC)
Venue: College Park Center

WNBA Projections, Stats & Analysis

Wings solidify Playoffs position

The Wings lost their way in the middle but a three-game winning streak has emboldened their Playoffs position. The huge booster is the fact that they bet the top-two teams in the league back-to-back and that too without their leading scorer Arike Ogunbowale. It raises a question if the team is better without Arike or is it just a brief spark before the flame settles?

There is no doubt that the re-insertion of Teaira McCowan in the starting lineup has improved the team in many ways. If the Wings make the Playoffs, it will be important for both Allisha Gray and Marina Mabrey to click from the shooting area. Kayla Thornton has done a much better job at the Forward position but the frontline depth is an issue.

Fever’s results are not surprising

The Fever has not won in more than two and half months period. The major reason for that has been their awful defense. There is just no interior defense when it comes to Indiana and the other area where they have struggled is identifying spot-up shooters who could ease the load on Kelsey Mitchell, who has been incredible in terms of scoring.

The Fever has a big stack of rookies. NaLyssa Smith is the most promising as a scorer, rebounder, and defender. Queen Egbo can benefit from playing with a loaded playmaker(ala Shakira Austin was helped by Natasha Cloud) whereas Destanni Henderson has turned heads. On the other hand, Emily Engstler and Lexie Hull have shown promise too.

Performance Predictions

Highest scorer: Arike Ogunbowale: 23
Highest rebounder: NaLyssa Smith: 11
Top assists maker: Kelsey Mitchell: 7
Score Prediction: Wings 85 Fever 77

Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever WNBA Live, Team News and Lineups

Dallas Wings Teams News:

Satou Sabally is OUT.
Arike Ogunbowale is PROBABLE.

Wings Expected Starting Five
Defensive Forward: F: Kayla Thornton
Athletic Forward: F: Isabelle Harrison
Two-Way Guard: G: Allisha Gray
Sharpshooter: SG: Marina Mabrey
Isolation Scorer: SG: Arike Ogunbowale

BENCH: Tyasha Harris, Charli Collier, Awak Kuier, Veronica Burton, Teaira McCowan, Jasmine Dickey.

Indiana Fever Team News

Kelsey Mitchell, Tiffany Mitchell are OUT.
Emily Engstler is QUESTIONABLE.

Fever Expected Starting Five
Two-Way Rookie Forward: PF: NaLyssa Smith
Inside Presence: C: Queen Egbo
High-Scoring Guard: SG: Victoria Vivians
Driving Guard: SG: Danielle Robinson
Primary Ball-Handler: SG: Destanni Henderson.

BENCH: Alanna Smith, Emily Engstler, Emma Cannon, Khayla Pointer, Lexie Hull, Rennia Davis.

WNBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

NaLyssa Smith(IND)
Points: 21
Rebounds: 05
Assists: 01
Steals: 01
Forwad NaLyssa has been in great groove in her Rookie year, being one of the Rookie of the Year candidates, utilizing her brilliant size. I believe she will be in 15-23 points and 5-8 rebounds range. She can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-44

Arike Ogunbowale (DAL)
Guard Arike has missed a couple of games but is likely going to be ready for this game. I believe she will be in 20-26 points and 4-6 assists range if she plays.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-45

Victoria Vivians(IND)
Points: 06
Rebounds: 06
Assists: 06
Steals: 01
Blocks: 01
Vivians has been off from the field for a long time but her role only increased with Kelsey Mitchell out of the picture. I believe she will be in 10-18 points, 4-7 assists/rebounds range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-33

Teaira McCowan(DAL)
Points: 21
Rebounds: 16
Assists: 00
Steals: 02
Center McCowan has been peerless on the rebounding and inside scoring lately, completely dominating both columns. I believe she will be in 17-24 points and 10-15 rebounds range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-42

Emma Cannon(IND)
Points: 16
Rebounds: 08
Assists: 03
Forward Emma has been known to give strong minutes off the bench and continues to do so. I believe she will be in 8-14 points and 4-7 rebounds range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 19-29

Marina Mabrey(DAL)
Points: 15
Rebounds: 03
Assists: 03
Steals: 01
Blocks: 01
Mabrey’s return to the early season form has been a major factor during recent Wings’ victories, and the team need her to perform on this level at least 90% of times. I believe she will be in 13-19 points range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 28-40

DAL vs IND DREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS

Allisha Gray(DAL) had 12 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds in the last game. Guard Gray has been getting it done for most parts but more boost is needed from her. I believe she will be in 11-16 points range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-30
Kayla Thornton(DAL) had 9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 steal in the last game. Forward Kayla has been getting it done lately especially on the scoirng end. I believe she will be in 8-13 points and 4-7 rebounds range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-29
Danielle Robinson(IND) had 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists in the last game. Guard Robinson has been having a tough time shooting-wise but still, leaves a decent imprint. I believe she will be in 8-13 points range here.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 13-23
Queen Egbo(IND) had 1 point, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block in the last game. Queen has had a couple of off games but can be a much more effective player alongside an effective playmaker. I believe she will be in 6-10 points and 5-8 rebounds range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 10-22
Ty Harris(DAL) had 15 points, 6 assists, 1 steal in the last game. Guard Ty played 23 minutes in the last game but may not receive similar minutes if Arike is back.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 10-20
Awak Kuier(DAL) had 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks in the last game. Center Awak is athletic but her offense really lacks polish.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 6-17
Lexie Hull(IND) had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals in the last game. Guard Lexie has been impressing with her innovative ways of scoring. I believe she will be in 8-13 points range here.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 10-20
Destanni Henderson(IND) had 3 points, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal in the last game. Peppy guard Destani is competing with another cookie in Lexie Hull.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 17-27
Veronica Burton(DAL) had 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal in the last game. Guard Veronica has been amazing on the defensive end but her shooting is still in works. If Arike plays, she may be limited to 15 minutes or so.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 5-12

DAL vs IND Dream11 Team

(If Arike plays- Recommended)
PG: D Robinson, L Hull
SG: A Ogunbowale(PP), M Mabrey
SF: V Vivians
PF: K Thornton, N Smith
C: T McCowan(SP)

(If Arike doesn’t play)
PG: D Robinson
SG: M Mabrey
SF: A Gray, V Vivians
PF: K Thornton, N Smith(PP)
C: T McCowan(SP), E Cannon

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