Mystics vs. Fever Predictions, Odds & WNBA Best Bets: Aug. 15

Can Indiana's defense shut down a Washington offense that rookies are carrying?

Rob Paul

Last Updated: August 14, 2025 12:22 PM EDT • 4 minute read

Mystics vs. Fever Predictions — Pictured: Indiana forward Aliyah Boston's defense is key to our Mystics vs. Fever predictions. Photo by Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

The Indiana Fever hope to bounce back from a home loss earlier in the week when they host the Washington Mystics on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ION) from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, and we're diving in with our Mystics vs. Fever predictions.

While Indiana does remain a WNBA championship odds contender, our picks are focused on defense with Caitlin Clark still out.

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✅ Moneyline pick: Fever (-385 via BetRivers) ⭐
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✅ Over/Under pick: Under 162 (-110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

❌ Is Caitlin Clark playing vs. Mystics?

Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark isn't expected to play against the Mystics due to a groin injury that has sidelined her since July 15. Head coach Steph White said Monday that Clark had not yet returned to practice. ESPN reported that the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year holds no timetable for a return.

🆚 Who will win Mystics vs. Fever?

✅ Moneyline pick: Fever will win (-385 via BetRivers)

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Although Indiana has been in a slight slump while losing three of its last four, the Mystics are the perfect team to get back on track against.

After a mid-season spike in wins, Washington has come crashing back down to earth, losing eight of its last 11. Poor offensive play has been bogging down Sydney Johnson's team lately, and while rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have been providing hope, trading away Brittney Sykes seems to have killed the team's momentum.

The one-two punch of Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston should be able to do enough to pull out a decisive win for the Fever. I'm projecting Indiana to take this one 84-75 as part of my Mystics vs. Fever predictions.

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📉 Under 162 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Mystics are one of the best Under teams in the WNBA this season (17-14-1), and their offense has been tough to watch.

Citron and Iriafen have been two of the league's top rookies, but asking them to carry the whole franchise is a lot, especially after shipping Sykes off to the Seattle Storm. Washington is second-last in the W in offensive rating (101.2) and has seen its average points per game dip to 78.2 since the beginning of July after being up at 80.8 in June.

Though the Fever aren't a defensive powerhouse, they've given up fewer than 80 points in five of their last nine contests behind the play of Boston. She's top 10 in the league in defensive win shares (1.8) and blocks per game (1.1), and Boston should provide plenty of problems for a Washington team that does the bulk of its scoring inside the arc. The Mystics are last in the league in 3-point attempts per game (16.9).

However, Washington's defense is respectable and ranks in the top half leaguewide in points allowed per contest (80.8), 2-pointers given up (20.8), and 3-point percentage allowed (31.9%). The Mystics can pressure a Fever offense that's averaging its fewest points of the season in August (81.5).

These teams hit the Under twice during two previous matchups this campaign, and everything is lining up for that to happen again on Friday.

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Rob Paul

Rob is a Publishing Editor at Sportsbook Review. He’s been with the team since early 2024, with this being his first full-time role in the sports betting industry. Before joining SportsbookReview.com, he contributed to various sports outlets, including FanSided and Pro Football Network. During that period, he spent five years working full-time as a local community journalist, after attending Durham College for journalism and Wilfrid Laurier University for history. He previously hosted an NFL draft and college football-focused podcast where he had the opportunity to interact with future NFL players such as Maxx Crosby and Quinn Meinerz. Rob has spent multiple years working as a freelance podcast producer for numerous sports-related podcasts while making guest appearances on several college football shows. He’s also made guest appearances on SportsTalk Mississippi on several occasions to talk all things NFL draft. Rob values the way sports betting acts as a catalyst for telling stories and growing interest in certain sports, particularly FCS football, WNBA, and mid-major college basketball. He’s always been drawn to the more obscure teams and conferences in major college sports, but most of all, Rob loves using stats to find the best player props to back.