⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Prediction and odds | September 19, 2024

The ⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics matchup is one of the six games on the final day of the 2024 WNBA regular season on Thursday. This will be the fourth and final matchup between the two teams this season, with Indiana holding a 2-1 record so far. However, when they last met July 10, Washington won 89-84.

The Fever are through to the playoffs and are 20-19 on the season. The Mystics (13-26) are ninth in the standings but could qualify with a win against Indiana. They would also need the Atlanta Dream to lose to the New York Liberty.

⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Entertainment and Sports Arena. The game will broadcast nationally on Amazon Prime. It will also air locally on Monumental Sports Network and WTHR Channel 13. It won’t stream live on WNBA League Pass and will be accessible only on demand once it ends.

Moneyline: Fever (+110) vs. Mystics (-130)

Spread: Fever (+2) vs. Mystics (-2)

Total (O/U): Fever -110 (o165) vs. Mystics -110 (u165)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics preview

The two teams have met 90 times in the regular season, with Indiana holding a slight 46-44 lead. The Mystics have had the upper hand in the past 10 matchups with a 6-4 record.

⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics starting lineups

The Fever didn’t report any injuries but there is a chance for Indiana coach Christie Sides to rest key players. However, if Sides decides against it, the Starting 5 should comprise:

PG: Caitlin Clark SG: Kelsey Mitchell SF: Lexie Hull PF: NaLyssa Smith C: Aliyah Boston

Indiana’s key bench contributors could be Temi Fagbenle, Erica Wheeler, Damiris Dantas and Katie Lou Samuelson.

The Mystics, meanwhile, will be without Shakira Austin (ankle injury) and Aaliyah Edwards (right ankle injury). Washington coach Eric Thibault could start:

PG: Julie Vanloo SG: Ariel Atkins SF: Brittney Sykes PF: Emily Engstler C: Stefanie Dolson

The Mystics’ key bench contributors should be Sika Kone, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Karlie Samuelson and Jade Melbourne.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups. They could change based on the availability of players who are uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics prediction

The Mystics are slightly favored to win this game at home. However, if Indiana fields its strongest Starting 5, the Fever should get the win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 165 points.