- Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Indiana Fever
- Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: ION
- Betting Odds: Washington (+8.5)
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The Indiana Fever (1-1) are set to take on the Washington Mystics (1-1) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Friday. Indiana is currently favored by 8.5 points in this matchup. The over/under for the game is fixed at 170.5 points.
In their previous game, the Washington Mystics encountered a tough loss against the New York Liberty, ending the contest at 98-93. Washington recorded a field goal percentage of 42.5%, hitting 34 of their 80 attempts, including just 5 of 26 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they managed to convert 20 out of 29 attempts, leading to a shooting percentage of 69.0%. On the boards, the Mystics secured 42 rebounds, with 19 being offensive, while showcasing their playmaking skills with 24 assists. They also forced 15 turnovers from their opponents and achieved 7 steals. Defensively, Washington allowed its adversaries to shoot 47.8% from the field, as New York completed 33 of 69 attempts, along with 8 assists and 7 steals. The Liberty also gathered 34 rebounds (8 offensive) and blocked 5 shots, finishing with a free-throw shooting percentage of 82.1% by converting 23 of 28 attempts.
Kiki Iriafen was a standout performer in this contest, achieving 20 points on 7 of 13 shooting. She logged 28 minutes on the court and captured 12 rebounds. With a shooting accuracy of 53.8%, Iriafen also contributed 3 assists.
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As Washington enters this matchup with a 1-1 record, they have been struggling with their three-point shooting, connecting on only 20.0% (10 of 50). Their free-throw percentage stands at 64.7%. The team averages 80.5 points per game, ranked 12th in the league, while shooting 41.0% from the field. They also commit an average of 15.5 turnovers and 27.5 fouls each game. On the glass, Washington pulls down 43.0 rebounds per game, with a total of 38 assists thus far, placing them 11th in the WNBA in assists. Defensively, they force 15.5 turnovers and average 28.5 fouls per game. The Mystics have restricted opponents to a field goal percentage of 37.9%, allowed 35.5 rebounds per game, and presently hold the top rank in the league for opponent assists allowed, with 29. They permit a three-point shooting percentage of 26.9% and are 5th in the league for points allowed per game, averaging 81.5.
In their last outing, the Indiana Fever triumphed over the Los Angeles Sparks with a score of 87-78. In this matchup, Indiana collected 25 defensive rebounds alongside 8 offensive boards for a total of 33. Despite committing 16 turnovers, they managed to register 7 steals. The Sparks committed 24 fouls, which allowed the Fever to attempt 19 free throws, resulting in a conversion rate of 84.2%. Indiana drained 9 of 30 attempts from three-point range (30.0%) and completed 31 of 63 shots from the field for a shooting percentage of 49.2%. The Fever’s defense allowed the Sparks a shooting percentage of 49.1% on 28 of 57 attempts but held them to just 2 of 15 from deep, finishing at 80.0% from the charity stripe by hitting 20 of 25 free throws while allowing LA to grab 24 rebounds (4 offensive).
Caitlin Clark played a pivotal role for the Fever, going 9 of 17 from the field, resulting in a percentage of 52.9%. She contributed 4 rebounds, totaling 24 points in 31 minutes, along with 9 assists.
Currently, Indiana stands at 1-1 for the season. Offensively, they boast a shooting percentage of 50.7%, ranking them 3rd in the league. The Fever have accumulated 191 points thus far, averaging 95.5 points per game, and securing 30.5 rebounds on average. They lead the league in assists with 23.0 per game and commit 15.0 turnovers. Indiana records an average of 24.5 personal fouls per game, shooting at an impressive rate of 82.5% from the charity stripe. However, their defense is ranked 12th in the league, allowing an average of 92.5 points per game. The Fever concede a three-point shooting percentage of 36.8% (14 of 38) and opponents shoot 75.5% from the charity stripe. Defensively, they surrender 19.5 assists and 25.5 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 1st respectively in the WNBA. They force 17.0 turnovers each game, but have allowed teams to shoot 54.5% from the field, placing them 14th in the league.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Indiana (-8.5)
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