The Indiana Fever are set to face the Washington Mystics tonight at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Stephanie White’s Fever has been on a decent run even without Caitlin Clark. They’ve won six of their last 10 games and are sixth on the charts.
Sydney Johnson’s Mystics, on the other hand, have been in a slump lately. They’ve won only three of their last 10 games, and with an overall record of 14 wins and 18 losses, they’re placed 10th in the league.
Despite the upper hand in overall record, the Fever aren’t ahead of the Mystics in their head-to-head matchups this season. The two teams have played twice against each other this season and are tied 1-1.
Indiana lost the first game 77-83 in May and won the second one 85-76 in June. With the home court advantage, the Fever would look to take a lead in their individual matchups against Washington.
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Key Players to Watch
The Fever vs Mystics matchup is expected to be another nail-biter. Both teams possess strength on both ends of the floor. Even with Clark’s absence, who will be missing her 12th straight game due to a groin injury, the Fever have a capable offensive side.
Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 20 points per game in her 33 outings this season. Aliyan Boston is a dual threat, averaging 15.1 points per game with over 53% shooting from the field. She is also averaging 8.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
The Mystics also have a strong lineup to challenge the Fever. Sonia Citron, who is averaging 14.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, has emerged as one of the best players on the team in her rookie season. The Mystics also boast Kiki Iriafen, Sug Sutton, and a strong bench.
Odds and Betting Lines for Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics
The Indiana Fever are the favorites (-8.5)to win the third head-to-head matchup against the Mystics on their home floor. The following data is as per ESPN Bet Sportsbook:
- Moneyline: Indiana Fever (-400), Washington Mystics (+300)
- Spread: Indiana Fever -8.5 (-110), Washington Mystics +8.5 (-110)
- Total: Indiana Fever, under 161.5 (-105), Washington Mystics, over 161.5 (-115)
Picks and Predictions for Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics
Even though it’s expected to be a close game, the odds are in Indiana’s favor. As for their most recent performances, both teams have lost their last game. The difference maker here would be Indiana’s strong home record.
The Fever have won 10 of 17 home games, whereas the Mystics haven’t done well on the road. They have lost 11 of their 16 away games. In addition to that, this will be Fever’s third consecutive home game, so their schedule hasn’t been hectic enough to take a toll on their performance.
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