The injury-plagued Indiana Fever aim to take a 2-1 edge in the season series when they host the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Washington’s aggressive defense could make the difference, and my Mystics vs. Fever predictions see that pressure paying dividends tonight.
Read on as I share my WNBA picks for Friday, August 15.
Mystics vs Fever predictions
My Mystics vs Fever best bet: Mystics +8.5 (-105 at Caesars)
The Washington Mystics were a .500 team (11-11) pushing for the playoffs before trading leading scorer Brittney Sykes to the Seattle Storm.
Since the trade, they’re 1-3 straight up but 2-1 ATS as underdogs (2-2 ATS overall), with a 1-1 ATS record against the Indiana Fever this season.
Injuries to Caitlin Clark (out), Sydney Colson, and Aari McDonald (both out for the season) have left Indiana’s backcourt thinner than a Burger King milkshake.
In their only game without this trio, the Fever committed 17 turnovers, which a defensively struggling Dallas Wings squad converted into 27 points for a one-point road upset.
The Mystics’ young, aggressive defense averages nearly 19 points off turnovers without Sykes. Their pressure and 1-1 ATS record vs. Indiana this season make them a strong bet to cover the spread tonight.
Mystics vs Fever same-game parlay (SGP)
Mystics +8.5
Fever moneyline
Under 161.5
This three-leg same-game parlay with our best bet backs a tight Fever win in a low-scoring game.
Washington has covered two of three since trading Sykes and should keep it close enough to cover, but Indiana’s 4-1 SU home run gives it the edge.
The Under is 2-0 in this matchup, and with the Fever’s depleted backcourt plus Washington’s pressure defense, a slower pace and less scoring is likely.
Mystics vs Fever odds
Mystics vs Fever live odds
Mystics vs Fever opening odds
- Spread: Washington +8.5 (-110) | Indiana -8.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Washington +325 | Indiana -425
- Over/Under: Over 161.5 (-110) | Under 161.5 (-110)
Mystics vs Fever trend
Indiana is 4-1 SU in their last five at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Find more WNBA betting trends for Mystics vs. Fever.
How to watch Mystics vs Fever
| Location | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| Date | Friday, August 15, 2025 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ION |
Mystics vs Fever latest injuries
Mystics: Shakira Austin (GTD).
Fever: Caitlin Clark (Out), Stephanie Colson (Out), Aari McDonald (Out).
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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