Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever: Prediction and Odds | July 12, 2024

The ⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury versus Indiana Fever matchup is one of the three WNBA games scheduled for Friday. This will be the second game between the two teams this season, with Indiana winning the previous game 88-82 on June 30.

The two teams are stuck in the middle of the pack, as Phoenix is fourth in the West and sixth overall with a 12-10 record. Indiana is fourth in the East and eighth overall with a 9-14 record.

⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs Indiana Fever game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 12, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game will be broadcast on ION. It will also be streamed live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Mercury (-140) vs. Fever (+120)

Spread: Mercury (-2.5) vs. Fever (+2.5)

Total (O/U): Mercury -110 (o173.5) vs. Fever -110 (u173.5)

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

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Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever preview

The two teams have met 54 times in the regular season, with the Mercury leading the all-time series 29-25. However, Indiana has dominated the matchup recently, winning three straight games. With Caitlin Clark fresh off of her first WNBA triple-double, the team should be motivated to continue its winning streak against Phoenix.

⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever starting lineups

As per ESPN, the Mercury will be without Charisma Osborne (lower leg), Diana Taurasi (Left lower leg) and Sug Sutton (hamstring). Expect Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts to start:

PG: Kahleah Copper SG: Natasha Cloud SF: Rebecca Allen PF: Mikiah Herbert Harrigan C: Brittney Griner

Phoenix’s key bench players could be Sophie Cunningham and Natasha Mack.

The Fever listed Temi Fagbenle as out with a thumb injury. Indiana coach Christie Sides is expected to start:

PG: Caitlin Clark SG: Kelsey Mitchell SF: Katie Lou Samuelson PF: NaLyssa Smith C: Aliyah Boston

Indiana’s key contributors off of the bench could be Erica Wheeler and Kristy Wallace.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Mercury slightly for this game. However, Indiana should upset the odds at home to get a win. This should be a competitive game, with the team total staying under 173.5 points.