Indiana (2-2) at Washington (2-3)
- When: May 28 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD, USA
- TV: NBATV
WNBA Preview and Prediction: Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics
Spread: Indiana -4.5 | Total: 163.0
Indiana Fever: Adjusting Without Their Star
The Indiana Fever will be without Caitlin Clark, the face of the franchise and a top WNBA draw, for at least two weeks due to a left quad strain. The injury, reportedly sustained in the recent tight loss to New York, leaves Indiana missing its top playmaker. Clark was averaging 19 points, 9.3 assists, and 6 boards a game, production that won’t be easy to replace.
Coach Stephanie White stressed the importance of a long-term mindset: the focus is on recovery, not rushing her back. Fortunately, the Fever still have firepower. Aliyah Boston is averaging a double-double and has been a rock in the paint, while Kelsey Mitchell continues to be a scoring threat from the perimeter. Still, someone must step up as a floor general.
Washington Mystics: Hungry to End the Slide
The Mystics are on a three-game skid, but they’ve been in every game, losing by a total of just 11 points. Rookie Kiki Iriafen has strung together four straight double-doubles and has quickly become a trusted presence down low. Sonia Citron has provided a scoring spark recently, while star Brittney Sykes will be looking to bounce back after a quiet performance in Phoenix.
Washington has shown flashes of strong team play, but consistency on offense has been elusive. Still, with home-court energy in Baltimore and Indiana missing its floor leader, this could be a perfect chance to bounce back.
Gambling Analysis & Score Prediction
Indiana enters this matchup as the 4.5-point favorite, with the total set at 163. The Fever have only played one road game so far this year, and Clark’s absence shifts their dynamic considerably. Washington, despite the recent losses, has been competitive and should hang tight again here.
Score Prediction: Indiana 82, Washington 79
Best Bet: Minnesota +4.5
Total: Under 163.0
Take the Mystics +4.5 for value, and lean Under 163 as both teams adjust their offensive rhythm without key facilitators.
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
