Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics Prediction & Picks - WNBA
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by Paul Tamayo | in WNBA Picks
The Indiana Fever (1-1) host the Washington Mystics (1-1) in a WNBA 2026 matchup on Friday, May 15, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Both teams are still finding their footing in the early stretch of the WNBA season, and that uncertainty is exactly what makes this game interesting from a betting standpoint.
After surprisingly losing their opener against the Dallas Wings, the Fever bounced back with an 87-78 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell led the charge with 24 and 23 points, respectively. Sophie Cunningham was the other double-digit scorer with 12 markers.
Indiana didn't exactly run a smooth offense, as they racked up 16 turnovers. But they relied heavily on their defense, holding the Sparks to below 19 points in the middle quarters. They also forced their opponents to commit 19 turnovers.
Meanwhile, the Mystics also managed to split their first two games of the new WNBA season. They held off the Toronto Tempo in the opener, but lost a tight contest to the New York Liberty in overtime, 98-93.
The young core of the Mystics showed out against the heavily-favored Liberty. Kiki Iriafen had a team-high 20 points, while Sonia Citron and Shakira Austin contributed 17 and 16 markers, respectively.
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Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics Form
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| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
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0.63 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 3 |
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0.538 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 2 |
Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
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4/6 (67%)
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3/6 (50%)
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1/6 (17%)
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Indiana Fever against Washington Mystics : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
67 %
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Players list
C. Clark
S. Cunningham
K. Mitchell
A. Boston
M. Billings
S. Citron
G. Amoore
K. Iriafen
C. McMahon
Substitutes
R. Johnson
T. Harris
S. Walker-Kimbrough
L. Hull
M. Hines-Allen
M. Timpson
D. Dantas
R. Harmon
L. Olsen
C. Prosper
A. Dugalic
M. Onyenwere
Indiana Fever - Washington Mystics Key Points
- Both teams are currently holding a 1-1 record.
- The Fever committed 16 turnovers as a team in their last game.
- Mystic stars Sonia Citron, Shakira Austin, and Kiki Iriafen are averaging at least 16 points each.
- The Mystics are currently third in the league in defensive rating.
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Our Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics Prediction
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are surely the favorites to take this game, especially since they are coming off a defensive-minded win against the Los Angeles Sparks. Look for Clark and Kelsey Mitchell to spearhead the Fever's offense.
But the Mystics could keep this close, especially if their defense hangs tight again. And on offense, they have the trio of Sonia Citron, Shakira Austin, and Kiki Iriafen to rely on. Our prediction for the Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics match is: Mystics (+8.5) cover the spread.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
