The WNBA is back in action from the Olympic break. The Phoenix Mercury will play their second game back from the break against the Indiana Fever. The Mercury were 3-2 in their last five games. The Indiana Fever are third in the Eastern Conference and were 3-2 in their last five games before the Olympic Games. Indiana has won both matchups this season against the Mercury so far this season. The Fever are favorites to win Friday night at home against the Mercury with a Moneyline odds of (-150).
Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever Odds
Team |
Spread |
Total |
MoneyLine |
| Phoenix Mercury | +3.5 (-110) | O175.5 (-110) | +125 |
| Indiana Fever | -3.5 (-110) | U175.5 (-110) | -150 |
**Odds Subject to Change** |
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Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever Match Details
- Fixture: Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever
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Date and Time: August 16th, 7:30pm ET
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Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Phoenix Mercury | vs. | Indiana Fever |
| 13-12 | Record | 11-15 |
| 83.8 | Points Per Game | 81.8 |
| 33.7 | 3PT% | 33.0 |
| 80.7 | FT% | 76.6 |
| 6.9 | OREB Per Game | 8.3 |
| 85.8 | Points Allowed Per Game | 87.3 |
| 19.6 | Assists Per Game | 20.2 |
| 68.5 | Defensive FG% | 44.8 |
| 33.6 | Defensive 3PT% | 33.0 |
| 4.9 | Blocks Per Game | 4.7 |
| 25.3 | DREB Per Game | 34.3 |
| 1010.0 | Pace | 82.3 |
Key Stats
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury will come into Indiana after playing the Chicago Sky on Thursday night; meaning this will be their second game from the Olympic break. The Mercury had four players on the USA Olympic Team this year as Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and Kahleah Cooper represented Team USA while Rebecca Allen, who represented Australia.
Kahleah Cooper leads the Mercury shooting the basketball with a 45.4 field goal and 81.7 free throw percentage. Brittney Griner has been controlling the glass as she leads the team in rebounds with 6.4 rebounds per game, 4.3 defensive rebounds and 2.1 offensive rebounds. Natasha Cloud leads the Mercury in assists with 7.3 as well.
Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark leads the Indiana Fever with 17.1 PPG on solid efficiency on her shots. Caitlin Clark has been a rookie sensation in the WNBA this year and is up for the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award along with rookie Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky. Clark is dangerous with her 3-point shooting and has an eye for finding Aliyah Boston in the paint for assists. She also averages 8.2 APG in 35.2 minutes.
Aliyah Boston leads the Fever with 8.7 rebounds as she controls the glass. Boston also averages 14.2 points and 2.7 assists on top of that. Aliyah Boston was drafted by the Fever in 2023 she was the first pick in the draft by the Indiana Fever.
Prediction
The Indiana Fever are home favorites in this matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. They lead the season series 2-0 so they have the advantage and did not have any players on the Olympic roster, so they were able to get an extended break. The Mercury had four players in the Olympics and fatigue might settle in on them. The Fever are considered to have a 57.6% of winning this matchup according to ESPN Analytics. Caitlin Clark is coming off a 24-point, six-rebound and a WNBA record 19-assist game. The Fever fans will be excited to see their team again after a long month’s break. The Fever will look to have a positive outcome and win this game to make a run for the playoffs in this second half of the WNBA season.
Final Pick
Indiana Fever (-150)
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