Mystics vs Fever Picks and Prediction – 7/10/2024

The Washington Mystics continue a long road trip Wednesday night with a game in Indiana against the Indiana Fever. Washington is one of the worst teams in the league currently sitting in last place within the Eastern Conference at 5-17 overall. The Washington offense has been horrendous this season averaging less than 79 points on only 42.8% shooting from the floor. Defensively Washington has struggled as well giving up 83 points per game this season. For other WNBA news see our WNBA Picks.

Ariel Atkins leads the Washington offense this season averaging 14.5 points per game. Shakira Austin is averaging 11.7 points but has played in just six games. Aliyah Edwards averages 8.6 points to go along with a team high 6 rebounds per game. Julie Vanloo is averaging 7.8 points and leads the way dishing out 5.1 assists per game.

The Indiana Fever stay at home Wednesday 4 days below .500 having won two of the last three. Offensively Indiana has been mediocre this season averaging 80.6 points on almost 44% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Fever have struggled as well giving up 87.2 points per game but allowed just 78 in their most recent victory.

The Indiana offense was lights out in their last outing scoring 83 points including 44 in the second half on 47.8% shooting and knocked down 7 triples as the team. Defensively Indiana did the work as well giving up 78 points on 40.8% shooting and forced 10 turnovers in the game. Caitlin Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history against New York with a triple double of 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds leading to the win.