On Tuesday, 06/03, the Indiana Fever (2-4) will host the Washington Mystics (3-4) in a WNBA regular-season matchup. The Fever are in the ninth place at the time of writing, while the Mystics are two places above at the seventh rank. Can the Fever get it done without Caitlin Clark, or will the hustling Washington squad spring another surprise? Find the predictions related to total, spread, and player props here.
An intriguing rematch
The Indiana Fever will come into this game after an excruciating two-point loss in their previous game against the Connecticut Sun. The game was close for most parts, and the Fever kept it to a one-point deficit with less than two minutes remaining in the game.
They had a chance to win or tie the game with 2 seconds left, but Kelsey Mitchell missed a mid-range jumper. Aliyah Boston led them with 17 points and 8 assists to pick up the playmaking slack in Clark’s absence, but Mitchell had an off night with 4/15 shooting.
It was Fever’s third loss with 2 or fewer points and fourth loss with 6 or fewer points. Thus, they could easily have been 5-1 at this point. On the other hand, suffered a 22-point loss against the defending champs, the New York Liberty.
It was their fourth loss in five games. Their only win in the period came against the Fever when they acquired an 83-77 victory. Brittney Sykes is playing the best ball of her life, averaging 20+ points a game while the rookie pair of Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen has combined for 28 PPG.
But apart from that, Washington has serious scoring problems. The injuries to Shakira Austin and Aliyah Edwards have hurt them a lot.
Overall, this can be another close game for Indiana. They must be wary of the Washington team that beat them by six points not long ago.
Mystics Expected Starting Lineup
PG: Sug Sutton | SG: Sonia Citron | SG/SF: Brittney Sykes | PF: Kiki Iriafen | C: Stefanie Dolson
Key bench players: SG: Jade Melbourne, PF: Aaliyah Edwards, C: Shakira Austin, PF: Emily Engstler.
Injuries/Updates: Georgia Amoore is OUT.
Fever Expected Starting Lineup
SG: Laxie Hull | SG: Kelsey Mitchell | SG/SF: Sydney Colson | PF: Natasha Howard | C: Aliyah Boston
Key bench players: SF: DeWanna Bonner, SF: Sophie Cunningham, SF: Damiris Dantas.
Injuries/Updates: Caitlin Clark is OUT. Sydney Colson is ‘Day-to-Day’.
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics Total Over/Under Prediction- WNBA Best Bets
The Fever’s defense has been up-and-down, having allowed 83 or more in four of the last five matches. Meanwhile, they have been in a similar territory offensively. On the other hand, Washington has struggled on the offensive end much more than Indiana.
They have been stuck in the 70s more often than lately, but their defense has been a tad better than Indiana’s. Overall, this can be a low-scoring battle considering Washington’s grinding defense and Indiana’s limited offense.
Aliyah Boston Over 16.5 points: Boston has leaped in her third season, scoring 16.8 PPG. She has scored 17 or more in four of the six games, and I see her in the 18-22 range here.
Kiki Iriafen O 9.5 rebounds: The #4 pick in this year’s draft has been a menace on the board. She is averaging 10.1 RPG, figuring in double-digits during four of the seven occasions.
Lexie Hull to make O 1.5 three-pointers: Hull has knocked down 2 triples in three of the last four games. I expect her to knock down at least 2 in this game.
Main pick: Points: Lexie Hull Over 1.5 three-pointers at BetMGM
The Fever are on a three-game losing streak, but they are a much better team than the 2-4 record suggests. Meanwhile, the Mystics have hit a wall and are finally coming back from the 2-0 start to the season.
Their recent performances have been as expected. Overall, Indiana looks like a better team, and they should be able to avenge their 6-point loss against the pesky Washington.
Spread/Money Line Pick: Spread: Fever -3.5 for -110 at BetMGM
*Odds will be updated.
Photo Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
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