Mystics vs Fever Preview, Prediction, Injuries, Lineups, Odds & Where to Watch – WNBA 2025 Regular Season (May 28)

The Washington Mystics will be facing the Indiana Fever for the first time this regular season on May 29. The Mystics currently stand 9th in the league, with a 2-3 record while the Fever stand 7th, with a 2-2 record. This is one of the most anticipated matchups in the league, given the Mystics are one of the most highly touted teams for this season.

So, how do you expect this matchup to go by? In this article, we will provide you with accurate preview, predictions, betting odds, and starting lineups for the upcoming Mystics vs Fever matchup.

Mystics vs Fever Match Preview

Just like Connecticut, the Mystics have also overhauled their entire roster and coaching staff to start the season afresh. This season is all about winning for the Mystics and the mentality seems to be imbibed in all of their players alike.

On the other hand, the Fever are the center of the spotlight in the WNBA. They have the most televised games amongst any basketball team in the United States, all because of the exposure Caitlin Clark brought to the league and the Fever franchise itself.

There is immense pressure on the Fever to win this matchup, mostly because of all eyes panned on Caitlin Clark putting another master class performance. However, the bad news is that Caitlin Clark won't be available to play in this matchup. During the Fever's 90-88 loss to the Liberty, Clark suffered a quad strain, which will make her miss at least two weeks of action. Much of the weight will now fall on the shoulders of Aliyah Boston, who might have to lead the way with Clark being out.

On the other hand, the Mystics started the season on a surprising 2-0 note, raising expectations. However, three straight losses right after was indeed the wakeup call that the team needed at this moment. The Mystics team is quite young, led by a pair of rookies such as Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. However, given how Iriafen and Citron continue improving with each game, it's safe to say the the Mystics continue to remain in playoff contention.

Here are all the details that you would need to know ahead of this matchup:

Mystics vs Fever Injury Report

Injuries have always been a matter of concern for most teams ahead of important matchups. Sometimes, when your key players are missing from the roster, it forces teams to overhaul their roster and draw plays accordingly. Here are some of the key players that appear on the injury report for both teams ahead of the Mystics vs Fever matchup.

Mystics Injury Report

For the Mystics, Georgia Amoore's status still appears to be ruled out for future games. Amoore underwent a successful surgery to repair her right ACL injury, as per the Mystics' announcement on Friday. However, a return timeline has not been stated by the team. On the other hand, Shakira Austin appears to be put under Day-to-day status ahead of the matchup.

Fever Injury Report

The Fever received a huge blow after Caitlin Clark picked an injury during Indiana's last matchup against the Atlanta Dream. Clark picked a left quadriceps strain injury and is expected to be OUT for at least two weeks for recovery. With this, she might miss four potential games and could possibly be back before the Fever face the Dream on June 10.

Predicted Lineups

The predicted lineups for both teams might vary, taking into account the injuries on both sides. Here is how the starting lineup for both Mystics and Fever will look like ahead of the game.

Mystics Predicted Lineup

The Mystics predicted lineup is expected to look like as follows:

Fever Predicted Lineup

The Fever's predicted lineup is expected to look like as follows:

Mystics vs Fever Players To Watch

The Washington Wizards have a pair of young rookies they can heavily rely on for this matchup. With Caitlin Clark's absence on the Fever's roster, the Mystics can just focus on scoring to find n edge over the Fever. However, with Clark being out for two weeks, the Fever may have to make some considerable overhauls, with responsibilities falling on some of the other key players on the roster. Here are some of the players to watch out for in this upcoming matchup:

Sonia Citron (Mystics)

Since her debut for the Mystics, Sonia Citron has proven herself as a valuable asset, especially for her efficient shooting and defensive capabilities. Citron established herself as a high-impact rookie, already making waves in the league with her performance. Her debut 19 point performance even earned her calls of potentially winning the Rookie of the Year award as well. In the previous game against the Mercury, Citron was the player with the highest output for the Mystics, posting 14 points and four assists. Expect her to show similar performance against the Fever, especially capitalizing Caitlin Clark's absence from the roster.

Aliyah Boston (Fever)

With Caitlin Clark being out of action for two weeks, the mantle falls on Aliyah Boston to carry the Fever team. Boston and Clark have been a great duo so far in the WNBA, however, with Caitlin's absence, now she must have to step up. Boston had a great start to the season, scoring 18.5 points and grabbing 10.8 rebounds per game. She is also shooting 60% from the field, which explains her efficiency as a player. In Caitlin Clark's absence, Boston becomes the primary option in the frontcourt and has to take the mantle of leadership in such critical stage.

Where to Watch Mystics vs Fever

If you are wondering where to watch the Mystics vs Fever matchup, we have got you covered. Here are all the details that you need to know ahead of this matchup:

Mystics vs Fever Prediction: Who Will Win?

With Caitlin Clark's absence, the Fever might have to make some major readjustments to the roster. The mantle of responsibility mostly falls on Aliyah Boston to lead the way without Caitlin Clark. Boston combines for both scoring and defense, given she has been shooting 60% from the field so far this season. Coupled with that, Lexie Hull might come off as a backup scorer from the perimeter and veteran DeWanna Bonner could help stretch the floor to facilitate spacing, as well as defense.

However, it would be unfair to undermine the Mystics, who have so far been solid this season. Despite the three consecutive losses, the Mystics roster seems to have adapted around it's rookies, with Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron providing the maximum output. It could be a close matchup between the both teams but Indiana seems to have the pedigree in them to garner a win even without their franchise star. This is quite notable from how the Fever still has a 50% win rate in the season.

Prediction

Our prediction is Indiana Fever winning the matchup by a 85-81 score line.

Mystics vs Fever Betting Odds

The following are the betting odds for the upcoming Mystics vs Fever game:

Spread: Fever -4 | Mystics +4

Moneyline : Fever -180 | Mystics +150

Over/Under: 161.5