Team Collier is a 4.5-point favorite over Team Clark in Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game at 8:30 PM ET
Caitlin Clark will miss the game with a groin injury, leaving her team without their captain
See below for my Team Collier vs Team Clark predictions, best bets, and odds for the All-Star showdown
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game tips off Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Team captains Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark drafted their squads after receiving the most fan votes in All-Star history.
Clark won’t suit up due to a groin injury she reaggravated earlier this week. She’ll serve as co-coach alongside Sandy Brondello, but her absence leaves a massive void for Team Clark.
The game airs on ABC at 8:30 PM ET with streaming available on ESPN+ and Disney+.
2025 WNBA All-Star Game Predictions
Team Collier drafted like someone who actually wants to win this thing. Napheesa surrounded herself with defenders, rebounders, and players who compete like their lives depend on it. This isn’t your typical All-Star roster built for highlights.
Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, and Nneka Ogwumike bring championship experience. Angel Reese crashes the boards harder than anyone in the league. Courtney Williams locks down whoever she guards. These players treat exhibitions like playoff games.
FUN STAT: If you took away all of Angel Reese’s offensive rebounds, she would still lead the league in total rebounds per game. ✨ pic.twitter.com/Gx1pYbvcFE
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Team Clark counters with serious offensive firepower. A’ja Wilson leads all WNBA players at 22.3 points per game. Sabrina Ionescu just won her second Three-Point Contest. Aliyah Boston provides interior scoring alongside her Indiana teammate.
All-Star Scoring Leaders
| Player | Team | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | Collier | 23.2 |
| A’ja Wilson | Clark | 22.3 |
| Kelsey Plum | Collier | 20.1 |
The problem? Team Clark’s roster construction doesn’t make much basketball sense. Clark picked Aliyah Boston first overall out of loyalty. Sweet gesture, questionable strategy. Boston’s a solid player, but probably not the best available when your turn comes up.
Meanwhile, Collier built something that actually fits together. Four of her players competed together on the Unrivaled 3×3 league’s Lunar Owls. The UConn connection runs deep with Stewart, Collier, and rookie Paige Bueckers all sharing that championship background.
Team Collier unite 💫
Watch them take on Team Clark in the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at 8:30pm/ET on ABC! pic.twitter.com/c90gog0acP
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Clark’s absence changes everything. She leads the WNBA with 8.2 assists per game and carries a 36.4% assist rate. Without their floor general, Team Clark lacks a true point guard. Ionescu can create, but she’s more scorer than facilitator.
The emotional factor matters too. Playing without your captain deflates energy. Team Clark might rally briefly for the “win one for Caitlin” narrative, but keeping that energy for 40 minutes against Collier’s squad? That’s asking a lot.
WNBA All-Star Winner Prediction:
Team Collier (-190 at Bet365)
Team Collier vs Team Clark Best Bets
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