Published Jun 7, 10:12pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 7, 10:12pm ET
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Updated Jun 7, 10:12pm ET
One of Monday's WNBA matchups features the Washington Mystics hosting the Indiana Fever. Who has the edge in our Mystics vs Fever pick?
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| Washington Mystics | +5.5 (-110) |
| Indiana Fever | -5.5 (-110) |
After posting a 78-64 win against the Seattle Storm, Washington has dropped two of its last three games. The team's latest setback was a 109-77 blowout loss to the Atlanta Dream on Saturday.
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There wasn't much suspense in this one. Atlanta led by eight points after the first quarter and held a double-digit advantage for the remaining 26-plus minutes after that.
Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron were Washington's top performers. Iriafen led the way with 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field. Citron scored 18 points and handed out six assists.
Following a three-game win streak, the Fever are 1-3 in their last four games. This includes an 83-75 setback against the New York Liberty.
Indiana hung around for most of the game and led 66-62 at the halfway mark of the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, the Liberty ripped off a 19-4 run, enabling the home team to pull away down the stretch.
Kelsey Mitchell was one of four starters to reach double figures, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. Monique Billings contributed 15 points and eight rebounds on an efficient 6‑for‑7 shooting night. Indiana held the Liberty to 36 percent from the field but committed 15 turnovers, several of which helped spark New York’s decisive run in the final quarter.
The Mystics enter this battle as a 5.5-point underdog. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Mystics have won six of the previous 10 meetings in this series, and Indiana is just 2–5 in its last seven road games. Even so, the Fever enter this matchup with the edge thanks to their stronger recent form, interior advantage, and Washington’s ongoing defensive issues.
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Indiana Fever (-5.5)
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