The New York Liberty visit the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and the home team enters as a modest favorite in one of the Eastern Conference’s better matchups. Indiana sits near the top of the East and features Kelsey Mitchell among the league’s leading scorers.
New York arrives a game back in the loss column, riding a pair of wins but shorthanded on the wing. The number is short, the public is split, and there is real value hiding in how these two rosters line up on Tuesday night. The odds, the public split, and our best bet are below.
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| When | Tuesday, August 11 – 7:30 PM ET |
| TV | ESPN |
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever Betting Preview
Indiana has been one of the East’s steadiest teams. The Fever are 20-12 and have gone 7-3 across their last 10 games. Kelsey Mitchell leads the way at 24.2 points per game, second in the WNBA, while Caitlin Clark adds 21.6 points and a league-second 8.1 assists per contest. Aliyah Boston anchors the frontcourt and enters healthy, giving Indiana a balanced scoring profile on its home floor.
New York counters with its own star power. Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu carried the Liberty to back-to-back wins over Seattle in early August, including a 92-86 result on August 5. Still, New York is thin right now. Satou Sabally remains in concussion protocol and Leonie Fiebich is sidelined with a foot injury, cutting into the wing rotation. The Liberty are 20-13 and sit fourth in the East. For context on how New York has been trending, see the Liberty’s recent matchup with the Aces.
These teams have already traded punches in 2026. Indiana handled New York 108-88 on July 18, rallying from an early deficit behind Mitchell and Clark. Clark is listed as probable with a back issue she has managed all season, and the Fever expect her to play. Her availability is the swing factor. When Clark directs the offense, Indiana’s ceiling rises sharply. Our recent Fever prediction covered the same rotation questions.
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | +4 (-105) | +145 | U 191 (-110) |
| Fever | -4 (-115) | -170 | O 191 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Tuesday, August 11, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Liberty | 58% | 42% | Fever |
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Liberty vs. Fever Prediction — Can Indiana Cover the Number at Home?
The case for the home team is straightforward. Indiana just beat this same Liberty group by 20 points, Mitchell is scoring at an elite clip, and Boston gives the Fever a healthy interior presence. New York, meanwhile, is missing two rotation wings in Sabally and Fiebich, which thins the defense that has to slow Mitchell and Clark. The Liberty have also been a poor value against the number lately, going just 2-8 against the spread over their last 10 games. That trend suggests the market keeps asking New York to do more than it has delivered.
The other side is real, though. Stewart and Ionescu are healthy and playing their best basketball, and New York already won an earlier meeting this season. Clark’s back is a lingering question that could cap Indiana’s tempo if it flares up, and a four-point home spread offers little cushion in a league where road favorites and dogs both cover regularly. The Fever opened at -4.5, and the market has since shaded a half-point toward New York.
The public reflects that tension. Moneyline tickets are stacked heavily on Indiana to win outright, yet a slight majority of spread bettors have taken New York and the points. That split and the half-point move tell you the market sees a competitive game rather than a runaway. Home-court, a healthy Boston, and Mitchell’s form still tip the reasoning toward the favorite.
The Pick: Fever -4 (-115)
Liberty vs. Fever Prediction — Will Both Offenses Keep the Scoreboard Busy?
Recent scoring trends point up. New York has cashed the over in eight of its last 10 games, and Indiana has done so in seven of 10. The most recent meeting produced 196 combined points, comfortably clear of Tuesday’s total. With Mitchell and Clark pushing pace and Stewart and Ionescu answering, there is a clear path to a high-scoring night.
The counter is that New York’s missing wings could shorten possessions and drag the offense, and a cranky back for Clark might pull Indiana out of transition. A slower, half-court game would keep this closer to the number than the last meeting suggests. Even so, the combination of two capable offenses and the recent over-heavy trends leans the total in one direction.
The Pick: Over 191 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
For bettors who would rather not sweat a four-point cushion given Clark’s back, the moneyline offers a cleaner path to backing the home side. Indiana at -170 asks you to lay significant juice, and New York has already proven it can win this matchup outright. Still, at home with a healthy Boston and a red-hot Mitchell, the Fever profile as a justified favorite to close out the win rather than merely cover.
Bonus: Fever moneyline (-170)
To recap the card for Liberty at Fever: the featured side is Fever -4 (-115), the total play is Over 191 (-110), and the bonus angle is the Fever moneyline (-170). All three lean on Indiana’s home edge and Clark’s expected availability, with New York’s healthy star duo the main reason to stay disciplined.
WNBA Liberty vs. Fever FAQ: Tuesday August 11, 2026
What time does the Liberty vs. Fever game start?
The New York Liberty and Indiana Fever tip off at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The game is played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and airs nationally on ESPN, so it is easy to find across cable and streaming packages that carry the network.
What channel is the Liberty vs. Fever game on?
ESPN carries the New York Liberty at Indiana Fever game nationally on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The broadcast lines up with the 7:30 PM ET tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, so viewers with ESPN through cable or a streaming service can watch the full matchup live.
Where are the Liberty and Fever playing today?
The New York Liberty and Indiana Fever play at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Fever’s home arena. Indiana holds home-court advantage for this Tuesday, August 11, 2026 meeting, which tips at 7:30 PM ET and is broadcast nationally on ESPN.
Who won the last meeting between the Liberty and Fever?
Indiana won the most recent meeting, beating New York 108-88 on July 18, 2026. The Fever rallied from an early double-digit deficit behind Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark, turning a tight game into a comfortable double-digit victory on their home floor.
What is the Fever’s record this season?
The Indiana Fever are 20-12 and sit near the top of the Eastern Conference entering this game. Indiana has gone 7-3 over its last 10 outings, powered by Kelsey Mitchell’s league-leading scoring and Caitlin Clark’s playmaking. New York enters at 20-13, fourth in the East.