The Impact of Caitlin Clark on WNBA Betting
The absence of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has led to a notable decrease in sports betting interest, according to recent reports.
Last week, bets on Fever games experienced a drop of up to 50% in some betting houses, following Clark’s injury. This decline highlights the great influence the player has on the league and in the world of WNBA betting.
Clark is a great draw for both the league and the WNBA betting world.
David Lieberman, Caesars Sportsbook
At Caesars Sportsbook, the amount wagered on the two games last week was about half of what was recorded in the first four games of the season, before Clark’s injury. BetMGM also reported a 37% decrease in the number of bets, including parlay bets, on the Fever’s games against the Washington Mystics and the Connecticut Sun.
DraftKings observed that, with Clark on the court, bets in favor of the Fever were overwhelming in the first three games. However, activity leveled off last week.Clark’s popularity in prop bets is undeniable, but the intense attention on the NBA playoffs and the performance of the Indiana Pacers could also be influencing the temporary decrease.
Despite the injury, the Fever continue to attract more bets and money to win the WNBA title than any other team at BetMGM. Clark’s odds to win the WNBA MVP changed significantly after the injury, with Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier now as the favorite.
