Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics: Friday's Commissioners Cup Matchup

Preview, Predictions, and Analysis

Indiana Fever (2-9) vs. Washington Mystics (0-10)

Friday, June 7th | Capital One Arena, Washington D.C. | 7:30 PM ET

A Battle of Struggles

The Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics, two teams struggling at the bottom of the WNBA standings, will meet on Friday in a Commissioners Cup matchup. The Fever, who are 2-9 on the season, have lost their last five games, while the Mystics are 0-10 and have yet to record a win.

Offensive Woes for Both Teams

Both teams have struggled offensively this season. The Fever are averaging just 77.4 points per game, while the Mystics are averaging a league-worst 69.8 points per game. Indiana's offense has been particularly poor recently, as they have scored less than 70 points in their last three games.

Defensive Disasters

The Fever and Mystics have also been struggling defensively. Indiana is allowing 91.3 points per game, while Washington is allowing 94.8 points per game. Both teams have allowed their opponents to shoot over 50% from the field this season.

Prediction

Given the struggles of both teams, it's difficult to predict a clear winner in this matchup. However, the Fever may have a slight edge due to their slightly better offensive performance. Indiana is also coming off a loss to the New York Liberty, while the Mystics are coming off a loss to the Chicago Sky. The Fever will be looking to get back on track, while the Mystics will be looking to avoid their 11th straight loss.

Best Bet

The best bet in this game may be to take the over on the total points. Both teams have been struggling defensively, and they could end up combining for a high-scoring affair.