WNBA Game Preview: Indiana Fever (18-16) vs. Connecticut Sun (6-26)

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Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
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Matchup Overview

Season Series: Indiana leads 2–1

Win Probability: Fever 71.2% Sun 28.8%

Playoff Implications: Fever sit 7th in standings, battling for playoff seeding; Sun are eliminated but showing late-season fight

Key Storylines

Fever Injuries: Caitlin Clark (groin), Aari McDonald (foot), Sydney Colson (ACL) all out; Odyssey Sims signed to hardship deal

Sun Resurgence: After a 3–20 start, Connecticut has gone 3–6 in their last nine games, including a win over Chicago

Star Watch:

Indiana: Kelsey Mitchell (20.6 PPG last 10), Aliyah Boston (15.2 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 3.6 APG)

Connecticut: Tina Charles (15.9 PPG, 5.7 RPG), Marina Mabrey (14.5 PPG, 3.9 APG)

Probable Starters

FeverSun
G – Kelsey MitchellG – Bria Hartley
G – Lexie HullG – Leila Lacan
F – Sophie CunninghamF – Marina Mabrey
F – Natasha HowardF – Aneesah Morrow
C – Aliyah BostonC – Tina Charles

Team Trends (Last 10 Games)

StatFeverSun
Points/Game85.379.3
FG%44.7%41.6%
Rebounds33.431.7
Assists20.618.8

GAME ODDS

Indiana Fever                    – 5

Connecticut Sun               161.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 16, 2025

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