Caitlin Clark is back on the court after her back injury, but her WNBA MVP odds have slipped to fourth overall, trailing A'ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, and Olivia Miles. Still, after a 34-point smackdown of the Las Vegas Aces, she and the Indiana Fever (14-9) are trying to keep that momentum rolling tonight against the Golden State Valkyries.
Clark's Comeback and Mitchell's Monster Run
Clark made her return to the starting lineup on July 13, playing a limited 24 minutes, but she still put up 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. That's solid, especially after being sidelined! But let's be real, the *real* fireworks have been coming from Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell. She torched the Aces for 27 points on 8-for-16 shooting in that same game. Get this: Mitchell is now the fifth player in WNBA history to drop at least 25 points in *six straight games*! That's insane consistency. Tonight's game tips off at 7 p.m. CT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and you can catch it on the USA Network.Valkyries: A Tough Western Conference Test
The Fever are facing a serious challenge tonight with the Golden State Valkyries. Head coach Natalie Nakase's squad is 17-7, and they're tied with the Aces for the second-best record in the WNBA's Western Conference. Golden State forward Gabby Williams, a two-time All-Star, leads them with 15 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game. These two teams have already split their first two matchups this season, with the Valkyries taking the last one 90-88 back on May 28. It's gonna be a battle, no doubt.Emerald City, Get Ready: Clark and the Fever Are Headed Our Way!
So, while Clark's MVP odds are currently hovering between +1500 and +1800 on DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM, and the Fever's championship odds are sitting around +1700 to +1800, here's the *real* juicy part for us here in the Emerald City: we get to see her live, twice, very soon! The Fever are set to clash with our very own Seattle Storm not once, but *twice* in the next two weeks. First up, they host the Storm on July 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ION. Then, the Fever come to Climate Pledge Arena on July 28 at 8:30 p.m. CT, and that one's on ESPN. Get those tickets, Seattle fans! It's going to be electric seeing Clark go head-to-head with our Storm.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.