Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 19, 2024

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Sep 19, 2024 8:11 AM
The Indiana Fever, riding high after Kelsey Clark's 35-point performance, head to the nation's capital to take on the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on Thursday, September 19 at 7:00 PM. The Fever, sporting a 20-19 overall record, look to capitalize on their 2-1 series lead against the struggling Mystics, who are searching for a spark at home with a 4-15 record at Capital One Arena.
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Fever vs Mystics statistics

Stat Fever Mystics
Streak W1 L2
Last Ten Games 7-3 6-4
Points Per Game 84.8 79.0
Rebounds Per Game 35.1 31.9
Assists Per Game 20.2 21.5
Blocks Per Game 4.4 3.5
Steals Per Game 5.8 7.2
Field Goal % 45.2 43.2
Three Point % 35.3 36.6
Points Against 87.5 82.1

Washington Mystics recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/17/24 vs New York Liberty L 87-71
9/15/24 vs Atlanta Dream L 76-73 OT
9/13/24 @ Atlanta Dream W 72-69
9/11/24 @ Chicago Sky W 89-58
9/8/24 vs Minnesota Lynx L 78-71

Indiana Fever recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/15/24 vs Dallas Wings W 110-109
9/13/24 vs Las Vegas Aces L 78-74
9/11/24 vs Las Vegas Aces L 86-75
9/8/24 vs Atlanta Dream W 104-100 OT
9/6/24 vs Minnesota Lynx L 99-88

Fever vs Mystics predictions

After her stunning 35-point performance, all eyes are surely going to be on Caitlin Clark as the Indiana Fever prep to face off against the Washington Mystics. If she continues on this trajectory, we can expect a similar explosion of skill and scoring, giving Clark another opportunity to dazzle fans and foes alike. With Kelsey Mitchell consistently putting up nearly 20 points a game, and the powerful presence of Aliyah Boston under the basket grabbing an average nine rebounds per matchup, the Fever seem poised to bring their A-game. Their cohesion and momentum are key, especially when playing away from home.

Switching courts to look at the Washington Mystics, they confront some challenges. With Ariel Atkins leading the team in scoring at an average of 14.9 points per game, her contributions will be critical if the Mystics want to keep pace with Indiana. Another significant factor is the absence of Aaliyah Edwards, their top rebounder, who'll be sitting out this game. Julie Vanloo, therefore, will need to step up, orchestrating the offense and maximizing her 4.4 assists per game to distribute opportunities among her teammates effectively.

Considering the current dynamics and matchups, the prediction leans slightly in favor of the Indiana Fever. Their overall record and road performances have shown resilience, and with Washington missing a key player in Edwards, it may be tough for the Mystics to handle the full-court pressure. Unless Washington pulls a surprise strategic shift or sees an unexpectedly strong performance from their bench, Indiana seems well-positioned to take this game. Don't count out the Mystics entirely, though; home court advantage could spark some surprises.

Washington Mystics injuries

  • Aaliyah Edwards (F): Out
  • Shakira Austin (C): Out

Fever vs Mystics game info

Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Tip-off Thu 7:00 PM

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