Townsville Fire Women are set to face Bendigo Spirit Women in a highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash. Townsville Fire Women recently defeated Sydney Flames Women 79-74 at home, extending their impressive run to nine wins and one loss in their last ten regular-season games. They trail Bendigo Spirit Women by only half a game, with a game in hand. Alicia Froling led the way with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block. Abe Ellis contributed 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. Bendigo Spirit Women, on the other hand, are riding a nine-game winning streak after a 70-60 victory against Southside Women. Their key player, Boler Lashley, scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists. In their previous encounter this season, Townsville Fire Women won 74-66 on the road against Bendigo Spirit Women, with Bendigo Spirit Women being favoured by 7.5 points. However, Bendigo Spirit Women will be without their starting centre, Mariana Tolo, who is pregnant and out for the rest of the season. Townsville Fire Women have also been missing their starting guard, Courtney Woods, in the last two games. Townsville Fire Women are at home and are only favoured by 4.5 points, which is a lower margin than their previous meeting. Their home game against Perth Lynx Women, who have Han Xu, saw a smaller spread. Looking at the data, especially considering Townsville Fire Women's poor home record against Bendigo Spirit Women, the away team seems the more reasonable pick. Bendigo Spirit Women +4.5.