Mystics vs Fever predictions
If you’ve been following the Washington Mystics lately, you know all eyes are on Brittney Sykes. She’s been putting up some serious numbers, averaging over 21 points a game, and her impact goes way beyond the box score. Sykes has a knack for keeping the offense flowing and has consistently set up her teammates while also racking up stats on her own, so it wouldn’t be surprising if she puts together another all-around performance—think around 20 points with a handful of assists. Let’s not forget Kiki Iriafen grabbing boards left and right; if recent games are any indication, expect her to control the glass and maybe even flirt with a double-double against Indiana’s front line.
Switching gears over to the Indiana Fever, there’s a big storyline heading into this matchup—Caitlin Clark is out with a quadriceps strain. That changes things considerably for Indy’s offense. While Clark usually fills up the stat sheet as a scorer and playmaker, someone else has to step up. Aliyah Boston looks poised to carry the load down low, especially with her rebounding edge. Look for Boston to make her presence felt on both ends, likely leading the team in rebounds and getting plenty of touches inside. It’ll be worth watching who else rises to the challenge for the Fever—maybe a shooter like Kelsey Mitchell finds some rhythm with Clark sidelined.
With both teams missing key pieces and working through some bumps, picking a winner isn’t exactly straightforward. The Fever will have home court and a sense of urgency to snap that three-game slide, but the Mystics seem to have more of their core weapons healthy and ready to go. Plus, with Sykes and Iriafen both firing on all cylinders lately, Washington feels like the slightly more reliable squad right now. If Indiana can get hot from outside or take advantage of extra possessions, they could make it tight, but the smart money goes to the Mystics pulling it out—just don’t be surprised if things get wild in the fourth quarter.
