- Matchup: Phoenix Mercury vs Indiana Fever
- Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: USA Network
- Betting Line: Phoenix (+8.5)
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The Indiana Fever (10-7) will face off against the Phoenix Mercury (5-13) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Wednesday. Indiana is favored by 8.5 points in this matchup, with the over/under set at 175.5.
In their previous encounter, the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Indiana Fever with a score of 86-77. Phoenix recorded a field goal percentage of 41.2%, converting 28 out of 68 shots, and made 5 of their 25 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they completed 76.2% by sinking 16 of 21 attempts. The Mercury amassed 29 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards, and distributed the ball for 19 assists. However, they also committed 14 turnovers and managed to secure only 5 steals. Defensively, Phoenix allowed Indiana to shoot 42.2% from the field after the Fever went 27 out of 64. Indiana assisted on 12 baskets and recorded 6 steals, while also grabbing 39 rebounds (12 offensive, 27 defensive) and blocking 2 shots. The Fever finished the game with a free-throw shooting success rate of 75.9%, hitting 22 out of 29 attempts, and converted 10 of 34 three-point efforts.
Kahleah Copper stood out in the last game, scoring 20 points on 6 of 14 shooting. She spent 31 minutes on the court and collected 3 rebounds. Copper had a field goal percentage of 42.9% but did not register any assists.
Coming into this game, the Phoenix Mercury hold a record of 5-13 for the season. They average 13.3 turnovers per game and commit about 18.7 fouls each outing. As a team, Phoenix is securing 32.2 rebounds per game and has tallied a total of 348 assists this season, ranking them 6th in the league for passing. The Mercury are shooting 32.0% from three-point range (141 of 441) and 79.8% from the charity stripe. Their scoring average stands at 82.2 points per game, placing them 13th in the WNBA, with a field goal percentage of 42.7%. Defensively, they force 13.1 turnovers per game and commit 21.0 personal fouls, while allowing opponents a field goal percentage of 45.5% (235 of 378) and averaging 33.9 rebounds allowed per game. They rank 11th for assists surrendered, with a total of 359, and allow 36.1% on three-pointers, placing them 9th in points allowed per game at 85.9.
In their last matchup, Indiana Fever triumphed over the Mercury 86-77. Indiana secured 27 defensive boards and 12 offensive boards, totaling 39 rebounds. They committed 14 turnovers and made 6 steals during the game. The Mercury had 25 fouls, giving the Fever 29 free-throw opportunities, of which they converted 22 for a 75.9% success rate. Indiana also had a three-point success rate of 29.4%, hitting 10 out of 34 attempts. The Fever’s shooting percentage from the field was 42.2%, making 27 of 64 shots. They allowed Phoenix to shoot 41.2% on 28 out of 68 attempts and finished 20.0% from three with 5 of 25, and 16 out of 21 from the free-throw line (76.2%). Indiana gave up 29 rebounds to Phoenix, including 8 offensive boards.
Caitlin Clark was notable for the Fever, scoring 24 points with a field goal percentage of 47.1%, hitting 8 of 17 shots, and collecting 3 rebounds alongside 9 assists in her 29 minutes of play.
With a record of 10-7 this season, the Indiana Fever average 23.9 fouls per game and maintain an impressive 81.8% free-throw rate. They are assisting their teammates 20.5 times per game, ranking 5th in the league, while turning the ball over 15.4 times on average. The Fever have scored a total of 1,565 points this season (92.1 points per game) and secure 34.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, Indiana shoots 46.0% from the field, placing them 5th in the league. However, the Fever’s defense ranks 13th in the WNBA for points allowed per game at 88.9. Their defense allows 33.3% from beyond the arc (117 of 351) and sees their opponents convert 78.0% of free-throw attempts. They give up 19.4 assists and 30.9 rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 4th in the league, respectively. Also, Indiana forces opponents into 12.7 turnovers per game and allows a shooting percentage of 45.2%, which ranks 8th in the WNBA.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Phoenix (+8.5)
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