The WNBA returns from a nearly three-week pause for the FIBA World Cup on Friday night, and the Indiana Fever open their four-game closing stretch in Toronto. Indiana arrives at 26-14 with playoff seeding unsettled. The Tempo sit at 11-29, already eliminated, and down two rotation pieces for the year. The market has pushed the Fever to a double-digit road number, but our lean sits elsewhere.
Last Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, ON |
| When | Friday, September 18 – 7:30 PM ET |
| TV | ION (United States), TSN (Canada) |
Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
Indiana enters at 26-14 and still has something to play for. The Fever are in the mix for the No. 3 seed and the first-round home court that comes with it. Their closing schedule is unforgiving. After Toronto, Stephanie White’s group hosts Washington and then draws Minnesota twice.
The Fever also own the league’s most productive offense, which is the engine behind a number this size. Caitlin Clark carries a probable designation with a back issue, a tag she has worn on and off all season. Damiris Dantas remains out. Clark’s workload is the thing to watch in a spot where Indiana plays three more games in the following six days.
Toronto’s situation is harder. The expansion side has dropped nine of its last ten, per the official WNBA standings. Guard Brittney Sykes (foot) and forward Aneesah Morrow (knee) were both hurt in the same August 21 win over Portland and ruled out for the season. Sandy Brondello has leaned harder on rookie guard Kiki Rice since. Indiana has won both meetings this year, 113-91 in June and 101-95 in Toronto on August 18.
Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | -13.5 (-115) | -900 | U 187 (-110) |
| Tempo | +13.5 (-105) | +575 | O 187 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Friday, September 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 | 74% | 26% | Tempo |
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Fever vs. Tempo Prediction — Can Toronto Stay Within Range at Home?
Start with the movement. This game opened at Indiana -11.5 on September 8. It now sits at -13.5, and the moneyline has stretched from -750 to -900. Public spread tickets are running 74 percent on Indiana. The number has moved in the same direction as the crowd, so the money and the tickets are pointed the same way rather than fighting each other.
The case for laying it is straightforward. Indiana is the better team by a wide margin and Toronto has lost nine of ten. The first meeting in Indianapolis was a 22-point blowout. A depleted Tempo side coming off three weeks without a competitive game could get run out of the building again.
The case against is the price and the situation. The last time these teams met in Toronto, the Tempo lost by six. Meanwhile, Indiana closes with Washington and two games against Minnesota in the six days after this one. Seeding is live, Clark carries a back designation, and White has every reason to manage minutes once a lead is established. Late-game bench units shrink margins, and a cushion this size is a lot to protect once the game is decided. The counterweight is obvious. If Toronto’s offense stalls early and the Indiana starters stay on the floor, this gets ugly fast.
The Pick: Toronto Tempo +13.5 (-105)
Fever vs. Tempo Prediction — Has Toronto’s Offense Gone Quiet for Good?
The total opened at 189.5 back on September 8 and has since been trimmed to 187. That move makes sense once you look at what Toronto has done since losing Sykes and Morrow. In the Tempo’s final three games before the break, they scored 78, 73 and 69 points. Those games finished with 168, 166 and 170 combined points. All three landed well beneath this number, and none of them were close calls.
The layoff cuts the same direction. Both teams are coming off nearly three weeks without a competitive game, and more than 50 WNBA players spent that window at the World Cup. Rust and travel fatigue show up first in shooting touch, which is exactly what a total needs.
There is a real counterargument. Both meetings this season sailed past this number, finishing at 204 and 196 combined points. A blowout that empties both benches can produce a loose, high-possession fourth quarter. Still, Toronto’s scoring floor since the injuries is the more recent data.
The Pick: Under 187 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
One more number stands out. Public tickets on the moneyline are running 95 percent on Indiana, and the Fever are priced at -900. Toronto comes back at +575, an implied probability of roughly 14.8 percent. That is a long price for a home team that lost by six to this opponent a month ago.
The Tempo are not the better side, and a short-handed roster makes an outright win a real longshot. However, lopsided ticket flow on a favorite is a spot where a small position on the dog is defensible. Keep the stake light. For how we handicapped Indiana’s last turn as heavy chalk, see our Sun vs. Fever prediction, or browse our latest WNBA picks coverage.
Bonus Pick: Toronto Tempo Moneyline +575 (small stake)
Our three plays: Toronto Tempo +13.5 (-105), Under 187 (-110), and a small-stake Toronto Tempo moneyline at +575.
WNBA Fever vs. Tempo FAQ: Friday September 18, 2026
What time does the Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo game start?
Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET on Friday, September 18, 2026. It is the first game back for both teams after the WNBA’s nearly three-week pause for the FIBA World Cup, and it opens Indiana’s four-game closing stretch.
What channel is the Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo game on?
The game airs on ION in the United States and on TSN in Canada. Both networks carry the full broadcast from Toronto, with coverage beginning at the 7:30 PM ET tip.
Where are the Indiana Fever and Toronto Tempo playing today?
The teams meet at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario. It is the Tempo’s primary home venue in their inaugural WNBA season, though the expansion franchise has also hosted games at Scotiabank Arena. Friday is Indiana’s second trip there this year.
Who won the last meeting between the Indiana Fever and Toronto Tempo?
Indiana won the last meeting 101-95 in Toronto on August 18, 2026. The six-point margin was the closest of the two games these teams have played this season, and it capped a Fever winning streak that reached five games.
What is the season series record between the Indiana Fever and Toronto Tempo?
Indiana leads the season series 2-0. The Fever won 113-91 at home on June 16, 2026, then took the rematch 101-95 in Toronto on August 18. Friday’s game is the third and final scheduled meeting between the two teams in the 2026 regular season.