The Washington Mystics (25-16) and Indiana Fever (27-14) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 4:00 p.m. EDT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. The game will be broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Fever are favored by -6.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 178.5 (-110o / -110u). The Fever are a -245 favorite to win outright, while the Mystics are +200 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mystics vs. Fever predictions and WNBA picks, and be sure to download the Action Network app for more picks and analysis.
Mystics vs. Fever Odds, Pick
| Mystics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -110 | 178.5 -110o / -110u | +200 |
| Fever Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -110 | 178.5 -110o / -110u | -245 |
- Mystics vs. Fever Spread: Fever -6.5 (-110 ), Mystics +6.5 (-110)
- Mystics vs. Fever Over/Under: 178.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Mystics vs. Fever Moneyline: Mystics +200, Fever -245
- Mystics vs. Fever Best Bet: Myisha Hines-Allen Under 3.5 Rebounds
Mystics vs. Fever Preview
Action PRO projects Fever forward Myisha Hines-Allen for 2.23 rebounds in their matchup against the Mystics today, giving us a nice 14.9% edge against the market when compared to her current prop line of over/under 3.5, which is good enough to mark the under with a B+ grade in our system.
Mystics vs. Fever Prediction
The underlying metrics make a strong case for backing the under here, starting with her overall playing time. Hines-Allen’s usage on this Indiana roster has shifted significantly toward a limited reserve role, averaging around 13 to 14 minutes per game this season. Without heavy baseline minutes, hitting four boards is a tough task, especially given her season average sitting under the market total at 3.2 to 3.3 rebounds per night.
On top of the rotation constraints, Indiana’s frontcourt rebounding is overwhelmingly dominated by high-volume starters like Aliyah Boston. That leaves very few rebound opportunities in second-unit minutes, resulting in Hines-Allen pulling down three or fewer boards in most of her recent outings.
Facing her former team in Washington adds another layer of intrigue, but the Mystics' internal familiarity with her tendencies makes finding easy tracking paths in the paint even harder.
Best Bet: Myisha Hines-Allen Under 3.5 Rebounds (-198)
