- Matchup: Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics
- Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
- Venue: CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Peacock
- Betting Odds: Indiana (-5.5)
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The Indiana Fever (5-5) will visit CareFirst Arena on Monday to challenge the Washington Mystics (4-5). Indiana enters this matchup as 5.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 168.5.
In their most recent game, the Indiana Fever faced off against the New York Liberty and suffered a defeat, concluding with a score of 83-75. Indiana finished with a shooting percentage of 40.3% (29 of 72) and converted 8 out of 25 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, the Fever made 9 of their 15 attempts, yielding a success rate of 60.0%. On the rebounding front, they collected 41 boards, including 9 on the offensive end, and provided 20 assists while forcing their opponents into 11 turnovers and securing 4 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed their opponents to shoot 36.4% from the field, with New York also racking up 47 rebounds (13 offensive, 34 defensive) and achieving 2 blocked shots. New York was notably effective at the free throw line, making 33 of 40 attempts (82.5%) and hit 2 out of 18 three-point attempts.
Kelsey Mitchell stood out, scoring 21 points on 7 for 21 shooting, playing 32 minutes, and grabbing 7 rebounds. She had a field goal percentage of 33.3% while also tallying 2 assists.
As they approach this game, Indiana’s overall record stands at 5-5. They average 14.6 turnovers per match and commit 24.2 fouls each game. Collectively, Indiana secures 33.4 rebounds and has recorded 213 assists this season, which positions them 8th in the league for assisting. The Fever connects on 33.2% of their three-point attempts (90 of 271) and holds a free throw percentage of 82.7%. They average 89.2 points per game, ranking 3rd in the league, with a field goal percentage of 44.6%. On defense, the Fever force 13.2 turnovers per game while giving away 23.7 fouls, allowing opponents to convert 30.8% of their perimeter shots. Indiana ranks 11th defensively in points allowed per game (86.6) and allows an opponent’s field goal percentage of 44.7% (132 of 237). They also give up an average of 31.4 rebounds per game and lead the WNBA in assists allowed, conceding 172 this season.
The Washington Mystics recently faced a setback, losing 109-77 to the Atlanta Dream. In that game, they registered 18 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards for a total of 26. They turned the ball over 17 times while recording 4 steals. The Dream committed 26 fouls, leading to 27 free throw attempts for the Mystics, of which they converted 20 for a 74.1% success rate. From the three-point line, Washington made 5 out of 16 attempts (31.3%) and shot 26 out of 58 from the floor (44.8%). Conversely, Washington’s defense allowed Atlanta to hit 32 of their 66 attempts (48.5%) while permitting 52.0% shooting from beyond the arc (13 of 25) and 32 out of 41 free throws (78.0%). Atlanta was able to secure a total of 42 rebounds (16 offensive) against Washington.
Kiki Iriafen made a significant impact for the Mystics, scoring 24 points on 8 of 15 shooting (53.3%) in just 27 minutes, in addition to grabbing 3 rebounds and dishing out 3 assists.
Washington currently holds a record of 4-5 this season. As a team, they are shooting 45.3% from the field, ranking 6th in the WNBA. The Mystics have scored a total of 751 points this season, averaging 83.4 points per game. They are securing 35.9 rebounds per contest, assisting on average 18.4 times per game (11th in the league) and turning the ball over 15.8 times. The Mystics are committing 24.1 fouls each game and have a free throw percentage of 74.2%. Defensively, Washington ranks 12th in points allowed per game, averaging 87.9. They concede 37.0% shooting from beyond the arc (85 of 230) and allow opponents a high free throw success rate of 78.5%. Additionally, they give up 19.9 assists and 31.8 rebounds per game, placing them 10th and 4th in the WNBA, respectively. They force 13.1 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 42.5% from the field, which is 5th best in the league.
Will the Mystics cover the spread in tonight’s WNBA matchup?
Prediction: Back Washington (+5.5)
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