Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury: Injury Report, Starting 5, Prediction and More on Tonight’s WNBA Preview

The Fever are walking in while still hurt yet Kelsey Mitchell, who averages 20.3 points per game, continues to be their central force. She is well capable of a major offensive outburst at any time. Indiana is also putting up an average of 84.5 points per game as a squad. However, their defense, which allows 82.2 points, has been unreliable. It reflects in their 4-6 record across the last ten games, missing depth.

Conversely, Phoenix is moving in a positive direction. The squad is riding a four-game winning streak. They have depended on Satou Sabally, who contributes 16.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, and the all-around excellence of Alyssa Thomas, who averages 15.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 9.2 assists. Kahleah Copper’s 22-point performance against Chicago served as a reminder of why she is the team’s ignition source. The Mercury’s defense has been more stubborn than Indiana’s as they are limiting opponents to just 79.6 points per game, and their 7-3 record over the last ten contests emphasizes their current momentum.

The season series is currently tied 1–1; Indiana won a high-scoring 107–101 battle in July, but Phoenix dominated them with a 95–60 victory in August. This matchup carries real significance: Indiana is barely holding onto 8th place with a 21–19 record, just ahead of Los Angeles, while Phoenix sits solidly in 4th at 25–14. Whether they win or lose, Golden State remains sandwiched between Seattle and Los Angeles, but for the Fever, every game from here on out is about keeping the Sparks behind them.

Ultimately, ESPN’s predictor forecasts a close game as it gives Phoenix a 53.8% chance to win against Indiana’s 46.2%. Considering Phoenix’s current form and Indiana’s injury troubles, the advantage leans toward the desert orange.