The Indiana Fever cross the border for the first time on Tuesday night, and they arrive as heavy double-digit favorites against the expansion Toronto Tempo. Indiana sits at 23-12 and rides a four-game winning streak into Scotiabank Arena. Toronto, in contrast, has dropped 10 in a row. The Fever are laying 10 points and sit near -490 on the moneyline, so the market clearly sees a mismatch. Below is our full breakdown of the line, the public money, and where we land on the spread and total before tip-off.
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| When | Tuesday, August 18 – 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | ESPN |
Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
Indiana enters as one of the hottest teams in the league. The Fever have won four straight, capped by a 95-91 overtime win over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. Caitlin Clark posted 26 points and nine assists in that game. Aliyah Boston added 18 points, 14 rebounds, and five steals. Kelsey Mitchell has scored at least 20 points in 19 consecutive games, one shy of the WNBA record. At 23-12, Indiana leads the Eastern Conference and holds firm in the upper half of the league standings.
There is some injury context to track. Clark is listed as probable with a back injury she has managed for much of the season. She is expected to play, but Indiana faces a four-game road trip, and the staff has signaled it will watch her minutes. Boston carries a probable tag of her own with a lower-leg issue. Both are expected to suit up. Backup center Damiris Dantas remains out for the year, which thins Indiana’s frontcourt depth.
Toronto is having the season expected of a first-year franchise. The Tempo are 10-23 and have lost 14 of their last 15. Marina Mabrey has been the lone steady scorer, averaging 20.8 points while shooting better than 38 percent from three. Kiki Rice and Brittney Sykes round out a young backcourt. Still, Toronto has struggled to keep pace with the league’s better offenses. Indiana won the only prior meeting 113-91 at home on June 16.
Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | -10 (-110) | -490 | U 191 (-105) |
| Tempo | +10 (-110) | +355 | O 191 (-115) |
Odds accurate as of Tuesday, August 18, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Fever | 78% | 22% | Tempo |
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Fever vs. Tempo Prediction — Can Indiana Cover on Its First Trip North?
The case for laying the points starts with the talent gap. Indiana won the first meeting by 22, and Toronto has only slid further since, losing 10 straight. The Fever’s starting five is healthy enough and rolling, and Mitchell’s scoring streak gives Indiana a second engine next to Clark. On paper, this is a clear mismatch. The public agrees, with 78 percent of spread bets sitting on Indiana.
Still, double-digit road spreads carry risk in the WNBA, even for a team that has handled its recent road slate. The line opened at Fever -9.5 and ticked up to -10, so there is no reverse move to lean on. Indiana is also being cautious with Clark’s minutes on a four-game road trip. A lopsided game can send starters to the bench early. That opens the door to a backdoor cover for Toronto in the closing minutes. Scotiabank Arena will host a large, energized crowd for the Tempo’s marquee home date, and desperate home dogs have covered before.
The math still favors the better team. Even with managed minutes, Indiana’s first-half ceiling should be enough to build a lead Toronto cannot erase against a bottom-tier offense. We will take the chalk, but with the backdoor risk firmly in mind.
The Pick: Fever -10 (-110)
Fever vs. Tempo Prediction — Will the Scoreboard Keep Pace?
The total opened at 193.5 and has been bet down to 191, a signal that money expects a controlled game rather than a track meet. The over case is straightforward. These teams combined for 204 points in June, Indiana’s offense is humming, and Toronto’s defense ranks among the league’s leakiest. If Clark and Mitchell get loose early, the number falls in a hurry.
The under case leans on game script. Blowouts tend to drain scoring late, as starters rest and the pace slows once the outcome is decided. Toronto’s half-court offense is largely Mabrey-or-bust, and Indiana can afford to milk the clock with a big lead. The 2.5-point drop off the opener reflects sharper money on that read. We side with the market move here.
The Pick: Under 191 (-105)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
This is a get-right spot for Indiana and a measuring-stick night for Toronto in front of its biggest home crowd of the year. The moneyline offers nothing at -490, and we are not chasing the Tempo at +355 given their form. The cleaner reads are the spread and the total. One other angle worth monitoring is Mitchell’s pursuit of a 20th straight 20-point game against a soft Toronto defense, though we are not forcing a prop without a posted number.
To recap our picks for Fever vs. Tempo: we like Indiana -10 on the spread and the Under 191 on the total. Both lean on Indiana building an early lead and managing the game from there. As always, the risk cuts two ways. A shootout could push the total over, while a late Toronto run could erase the cover in garbage time.
WNBA Fever vs. Tempo FAQ: Tuesday August 18, 2026
What time does the Fever vs. Tempo game start?
The Indiana Fever and Toronto Tempo tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It marks the Fever’s first-ever road trip to face the expansion franchise in Canada, and the second meeting of the season series.
What channel is the Fever vs. Tempo game on?
The game airs nationally on ESPN. Streaming is available through the ESPN app and WNBA League Pass with a valid subscription. Fever radio coverage runs on 93.5/107.5 The Fan for listeners in the Indianapolis market, with Pat Boylan and Debbie Antonelli on the Fever Direct call.
Where are the Fever and Tempo playing today?
The game is at Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto, not the Tempo’s usual home at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Toronto shifted this marquee date against Indiana to the larger downtown arena, which seats far more fans than its regular building for the Fever’s first trip north.
Who won the last meeting between the Fever and Tempo?
Indiana won the only prior meeting 113-91 on June 16, 2026, at home in Indianapolis. The Fever set a franchise regulation scoring record in that game. Tuesday marks the second matchup of the season series, and Toronto’s first chance to face Indiana on home floor.
Where do the Fever and Tempo stand in the WNBA standings?
Indiana enters at 23-12, sitting fourth in the league and atop the Eastern Conference. Toronto sits at 10-23 and has been eliminated from playoff contention. The Fever are chasing playoff seeding down the stretch, while the Tempo play out the closing weeks of their inaugural season.