Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics are set to meet for the 2nd last time in the 26th season of the WNBA tonight. This will also be the 2nd last game for both teams before the playoffs begin.
Washington Mystics on the other hand are 3rd in the Eastern Conference and one of the probable teams to make into the playoffs. This season, the two teams have already met twice, and on both occasions, Washington Mystics defeated the Indian Fever.
Tonight the two teams will come face-to-face at Hinkle Fieldhouse. As a host, Indiana Fever will be the home favorites but Washington Mystics will have an upper hand going into the game.
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Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Odds
| Platform | Fever | Mystics | Predicted Winner |
| FiveThirtyEight | 19% | 81% | Mystics |
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Recent Form
The Washington Mystics were one of the four teams to bow out after the regular-season games last season as the side failed to put up consistent performances in the regular season. However, this season they are all set to play in the playoffs. This season the Mystics have managed to win 20 games and have lost 14 games. Their conference record stands at 9-7 as of now.
Talking about their form hosting the teams at home, the Mystics played 17 games at home and have managed to win 11 games. On road, they have a 9-8 win-loss record. In the last 10 games, they have won 6 and lost 4. Currently, they are on 2 games losing streak.
Looking at Indiana Fever’s recent exploits, it is abundantly clear that they could not make any improvement even this season. They could win only 5 of their 34 games this season and are placed at the bottom of the Eastern Conference points table.
With the playoffs dream over, they will be hoping to end the season on a winning note. They will have a home advantage tonight, but even at home, they could manage only 3 wins in 17 games. On the roads, they have only 2 wins. They could not win any of their last 10 games and currently, they are on 16 games losing streak.
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Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Head to head
Total Head-to-head Matches: 32: Mystics: 23:Â Fever: 4Â Draws:Â 6
Last Meeting: Mystics won 87-75 against Fever on 6th January 2022.
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Best Picks
Kelsey Mitchell
Kelsey Mitchell is a talented shooting guard who has been in the WNBA All-Star rookie team. This big woman has a proficiency in mid-range shooting, and is pretty capable from beyond the arc as well.
This season, she is averaging a solid 15.9 points, 2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.
Elena Delle Donne
Elena is extremely talented. Appearing 6 times in the WNBA All-Star team, 2x WNBA MVP and former WNBA Champion, she’s been adorned with laurels.
She’s having an incredible season as well, averaging 19.9 points per game, paired with 6.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists. She’s an excellent mid-range shooter, is capable of slashing through defense with her layups and has an incredible 3-pt range.
Ariel Atkins
Ariel Atkins might just be the most versatile player in the WNBA right now. Possessing incredible shot IQ and defensive IQ, she excels at both, attack and defense. Atkins is a master at perimeter defense and her pass perception can also lead her to stealing balls and execute quick turnovers.
As a shooter, she is flawless. She is averaging 14.7 points, 3.2 revounds and 2.4 assists per game.
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Possible Lineup
Washington Mystics: Guard- Ariel Atkins | Guard- Natasha Cloud | Forward- Alysha Clarke | Forward- Myisha Hines–Allen | Center– Shakira Austin
Indiana Fever: Point Guard – Danielle Robinson, Shooting Guard – Kelsey Mitchell, Small Forward – Alanna Smith, Power Forward – Queen Egbo, Center – Alaina Coates
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Prediction
Indian Fever and Washington Mystics will once again come face-to-face tonight at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Indiana Fever will be playing host to Washington Mystics. Both the teams are coming off a defeat in their last games but for Fever, it was their 14 defeat in a streak.
As a host, Indian Fever will have home advantage, but considering their recent form as well as considering the head-to-head stats of both the teams, the Washington Mystics is in a better position to win tonight’s game against the Indiana Fever.
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