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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics predictions for WNBA Monday.
The Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever will meet in the WNBA at CareFirst Arena on Monday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Fever as the most likely winner of the Fever vs. Mystics game.
The Mystics, who have star players like Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, will face off against the Fever, who feature Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
Clark, the Fever's No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, is expected to shine with a projected 16 points and 2 threes.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Fever vs. Mystics prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's WNBA matchup between the Fever and Mystics, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Fever a 77.3% chance of beating the Mystics.
According to our model, the Fever (-4.5) have a 61.3% chance of covering the spread, while the 170.5-point over/under has a 58.6% chance of staying under.
Fever vs. Mystics odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Fever | Mystics |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-112) | +4.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | -205 | +170 |
| Total | o170.5 (-110) | u170.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Fever vs. Mystics picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Fever -4.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Fever | -205 |
| Total | Under 170.5 | -110 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Fever to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Fever vs. Mystics player props
WNBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on the Indiana vs. Washington matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at CareFirst Arena.
Kelsey Mitchell is expected to lead the Fever with 20 points, 1 rebounds and 3 assists, while Shakira Austin is projected to have 16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists for the Mystics.
Looking at the opening tip, the numbers point to Kelsey Mitchell striking first with a 14% probability.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Fever prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Fever are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Mitchell | 20 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 31 |
| Caitlin Clark | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 41 |
| Aliyah Boston | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 36 |
| S. Cunningham | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| M. Billings | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
Mystics prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Mystics:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira Austin | 16 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 35 |
| Sonia Citron | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Cotie McMahon | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| M. Onyenwere | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Fever vs. Mystics game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Mystics and Fever at CareFirst Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics
- Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: CareFirst Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Fever, with a 77.3% win probability, will likely beat the Mystics in Monday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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