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The Washington Mystics will square off against the Indiana Fever for the third time this season on Wednesday. Washington, which lost the previous encounters, hopes to break through in the next showdown. The Mystics will try to get the job done without Karlie Samuelson, Brittney Sykes and Shakira Austin who are all sidelined with injuries.
The Fever will try to keep their dominance over the Mystics following an impressive 83-78 win over the New York Liberty four nights ago. Caitlin Clark, who made history as the first rookie to complete a triple-double in that game, will again spearhead Indiana.
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Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever: Game preview, odds, starting lineups and prediction
Gainbridge Fieldhouse will host the showdown between the Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever. WTHR Channel 13 and Monumental Sports Network will air the game as it happens while streaming is also available by subscribing to the WNBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Mystics (+210) vs. Fever (-260)
Spread: Mystics (+5.5) vs. Fever (-5.5)
Total (O/U): Mystics (o168.0 -110) vs. Fever (u168.0 -110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of the writing.
Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever: Game preview
In the two losses to the Fever, the Mystics had their opponents on the ropes on both occasions. And yet Indiana managed to eke out wins by keeping its composure and executing a bit better than Washington in late-game situations.
The Mystics will hope they can stay close to the Fever despite missing three key players. If they can do that, they better show more poise than before or end up with another loss to the Fever.
Indiana lost the 3-point shooting battle in its two showdowns with Washington but had inside dominance. Aliyah Boston will try to lead the hosts’ attempt to keep that trend going on Wednesday to get the win.
Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever: Starting lineups and substitutions
F - Myisha Hines-Allen, C - Stefanie Dolson, G - Julie Vanloo, G - Ariel Atkins and G - Didi Richards will likely start for the injury-hampered Washington Mystics.
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, who has been superb off the bench, should continue as the first reserve to see action.
F - Katie Lou Samuelson, F - NaLyssa Smith, F - Aliyah Boston, G - Kelsey Mitchell and G - Caitlin Clark should open the game for the Indiana Fever.
One of Lexie Hull, Erica Wheeler and Kristy Wallace will likely be the first off the bench.
Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever: Prediction
Washington’s struggling offense lost even more punch with injuries. The Mystics have lost four of their last five games because of problems putting up buckets. They will face the same problem against the Fever who are coming off a big win over the New York Liberty.
Indiana will likely take its record to 3-0 versus Washington in the season series and beat the Mystics’ +5.5 spread.
