Indiana at Connecticut

Grab the underdog Indiana. Indiana is rested with two full days off and has a 5-3 ATS record for the season, including a 2-0 ATS mark as an underdog (winning both times as a road dog, as well). Indiana is fourth in the league in team defense allowing 74.8 points per game and third best from beyond the arc (.386%). The last game Indiana faced a team ahead of it in the standings, Chicago, and blew out the Sky, 84-70. Play on Indiana. Also, this is a big game in the East as Connecticut is in first place with Indiana (5-3) in second place at just two games behind. Big games like this can mean tough defense and both squads are terrific on defense. Connecticut allows 41% shooting (second best in the league) while Indiana allows .429%. The UNDER is 7-2 in the Sun's last nine games against a team with a winning record, plus 6-2 UNDER the total when playing on one day's rest. Indiana is 6-2 UNDER the total in their last eight against a team with a winning record. These are two of the best defensive teams in the WNBA in points allowed, ranked in the Top 4. When these teams meet, there has been ample defense: The UNDER is 7-2 in the last nine meetings, including a perfect 4-0 UNDER the total in the last four meetings in Connecticut. Play Indiana and play on the UNDER.