Matchup: Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Indiana Fever (21-20) are set to face off against the Chicago Sky (10-30) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Friday.
In their latest game, the Chicago Sky triumphed over the Connecticut Sun with an impressive score of 88-64. The Sky achieved a commendable 47.7% shooting accuracy (31 of 65) and managed to hit 7 out of 15 3-point attempts. From the charity stripe, they converted 19 of 24 free throw attempts, achieving a success rate of 79.2%. On the boards, they secured a total of 37 rebounds, including 13 offensive rebounds. Additionally, Chicago delivered 19 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and recorded 8 steals, showcasing a solid defensive performance. The Sky held Connecticut to a shooting percentage of 38.5% (25 of 65). Connecticut managed 8 assists and 10 steals, while collecting 28 rebounds (8 offensive and 20 defensive) and making 2 blocks. They maintained a free throw shooting rate of 75.0%, converting 9 of their 12 attempts, along with making 5 of their 16 three-point attempts.
Angel Reese stepped up for the Sky in this contest, scoring 18 points on 4 of 12 shooting in 31 minutes of play. She also recorded 13 rebounds and dished out 4 assists, finishing with a shooting percentage of 33.3%.
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As Chicago prepares for this matchup, they hold a record of 10-30 for the season, averaging 76.1 points per game (ranking 12th in the WNBA) with a field goal percentage of 42.4%. The Sky are hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc (269 of 808) and 75.6% from the free-throw line. Additionally, Chicago averages 35.9 rebounds per game and has totaled 777 assists throughout the season, putting them in 10th place for assists in the WNBA. They are averaging 15.5 turnovers per game, and collectively committing 18.1 fouls. On defense, the Sky force 11.3 turnovers per contest and commit 16.6 personal fouls. Opponents are shooting 36.7% from three-point range against them, and they rank 10th in points allowed per game with 85.4, while allowing an opponent field goal percentage of 44.7% (451 of 665) and surrendering 33.0 rebounds per game. Chicago currently ranks 10th in the league in assists allowed, with 842 given up this season.
In their last game, the Indiana Fever faced a tough defeat, losing 85-79 to the Phoenix Mercury. Indiana gathered 28 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 40. The team committed 12 turnovers but also managed to secure 5 steals during the contest. The Mercury committed 12 fouls, allowing the Fever 8 free throw attempts, of which they successfully converted 6, marking a 75.0% free throw percentage. From three-point range, the Fever made 9 out of 25 attempts (36.0%). Ultimately, Indiana shot 32 of 75 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 42.7%. They allowed the Mercury to shoot 30 of 66, which equated to 45.5% for the game, while finishing with 28.6% from beyond the arc (6 of 21), and shooting 19 of 23 from the free-throw line (82.6%). Defensively, Indiana permitted Phoenix to grab 36 total rebounds, including 6 on the offensive end.
Kelsey Mitchell was a standout performer for the Fever, hitting 11 of 20 field goal attempts at 55.0%, and grabbing 4 rebounds. She tallied 29 points over 34 minutes of play and also contributed 4 assists.
Indiana’s record stands at 21-20 this season. The Fever have scored a total of 3,460 points (averaging 84.4 per game) and are pulling down 33.8 rebounds per contest. They commit an average of 18.6 fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 77.0%. In terms of offensive execution, Indiana ranks 3rd in the league with a field goal percentage of 45.2%. They average 20.5 assists per game, placing them 7th in the WNBA, while turning the ball over 13.1 times per game. Defensively, the Fever rank 9th in points allowed per game with 82.2.
They yield an average of 19.5 assists and 32.8 total rebounds per game, ranking them 4th and 3rd in the WNBA respectively. Indiana’s defense allows 33.6% shooting from three-point range (306 of 910), while opposing teams are hitting 79.3% of their free throw attempts. The Fever force 13.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 44.8% from the field (ranking 10th overall).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction by Tony Sink: Bet on Chicago
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