The Phoenix Mercury visit the Indiana Fever on Monday night, and the betting market sees a clear gap. Indiana sits at 9-7 and opened as a comfortable home favorite. Phoenix arrives at 5-12 and stuck near the bottom of the Western Conference. However, the public is piling onto the Fever in a big way, and that lopsided action shapes our whole approach. We have a side, a total, and one value play we like underneath the chalk.
Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2026
PHOENIX MERCURY VS INDIANA FEVER TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| When | Monday, June 22 – 8:00 PM ET |
| TV | USA Network |
Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever Game Preview
Indiana enters on a two-game skid after a 113-96 loss to Atlanta. Caitlin Clark still poured in 26 points in that defeat. The Fever are 9-7 overall and a sturdy 6-3 at home this season. They score 92.4 points per game and outscore opponents by 2.7 on average. Clark anchors the offense at 21.1 points, 8.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Kelsey Mitchell has been scorching, averaging 19.9 points over her last 10 outings. Still, the defense has slipped, and Indiana has allowed 45.4% shooting from the field this season.
Phoenix counters as a 5-12 club that ranks seventh in the West. The Mercury are just 3-6 on the road and have managed only 79.1 points per game over their last 10 contests. Veteran Alyssa Thomas fills the box score nightly with 13.8 points, 8.4 assists, and 6.8 rebounds. Kahleah Copper supplies scoring punch at 17.5 points over the last 10 games. In contrast, Phoenix leans on chaos defense, forcing 7.7 steals across that same stretch. This is also the first of two straight meetings between these teams in Indianapolis.
On the injury front, the Fever listed no players ahead of tip-off. Phoenix, however, will be without Sami Whitcomb (knee). Guard Monique Akoa Makani is also day-to-day with a hamstring issue.
PHOENIX MERCURY VS INDIANA FEVER ODDS | |||
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| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| Phoenix Mercury | +6.5 (-110) | +215 | U 178 (-110) |
| Indiana Fever | -6.5 (-110) | -260 | O 178 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Monday, June 22, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds - Futures - Props
PHOENIX MERCURY VS INDIANA FEVER WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
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| Phoenix Mercury | 30% | 70% | Indiana Fever |
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Mercury vs Fever Prediction - Can Phoenix Cover on The Road at Indy?
The public split tells the story here. Roughly 70% of spread bets and 92% of moneyline bets sit on Indiana. That kind of one-sided action often inflates a favorite's price, and the Fever's moneyline has already drifted from -240 to -260. When the market leans this hard one way, the value usually drifts the other way.
Phoenix also brings a profile that travels in close games. The Mercury force 7.7 steals over their last 10, and Alyssa Thomas keeps possessions alive with her playmaking. Indiana, meanwhile, just surrendered 113 points to Atlanta and has allowed 45.4% shooting on the year. A leaky defense plus a near-touchdown spread gives the points real appeal.
The case against Phoenix is straightforward. The Mercury are only 3-6 on the road and have scored a meager 79.1 points over their last 10. Indiana is 6-3 at home and owns the clear edge in offensive firepower. If Clark and Mitchell get rolling, this margin could balloon past two possessions. Still, at +6.5 with the public stacked on the other side, the underdog number holds enough cushion for us.
The Pick: Phoenix Mercury +6.5 (-110)
Today's Mercury vs Fever Best Bet - Over or Under?
The total opened at 176 and ticked up to 178, so the market expects a brisk pace. We lean the other way. Phoenix has been one of the league's coldest offenses lately, scoring just 79.1 points over its last 10 games. Their opponents have averaged only 85.2 points in that span, which points to lower-scoring outcomes when the Mercury are involved.
The over has merit too, and we respect it. Indiana pushes the pace and pours in 92.4 points per game at home. Clark's playmaking and Mitchell's hot stretch can light up any scoreboard. However, a 178 number requires both teams to produce, and Phoenix's recent offense simply has not held up its end. We will side with the under.
The Pick: Under 178 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
The Bonus Play: Phoenix Mercury moneyline +215
For a small-stakes dart, the Phoenix moneyline is worth a look. With 92% of moneyline tickets on Indiana, the underdog price of +215 offers strong return if the Mercury simply finish the upset they keep threatening. Phoenix also won its most recent game, so the form arrow is at least pointing up.
The risk is obvious. A 5-12 team that is 3-6 away from home is an underdog for good reason, and outright wins are the exception, not the rule. That is why this stays a sprinkle rather than a core play. Our confidence sits with the spread and the total instead.
To recap our card: Phoenix Mercury +6.5 (-110) is the featured side, Under 178 (-110) is the total play, and Phoenix Mercury moneyline +215 is a small bonus dart. Each one leans into the heavy public action on the Fever.
WNBA Mercury-Fever Prediction FAQ
What time does the Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever game start?
The game tips off at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
What channel is the Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever game on?
The game airs nationally on USA Network. Local coverage is available on WTHR-13 in Indiana and Arizona's Family 3TV in Phoenix.
Who is favored in the Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever game?
Indiana is favored by 6.5 points. The Fever are -260 on the moneyline, Phoenix is +215, and the total is set at 178.
Who won the last meeting between Phoenix and Indiana?
This is the first meeting between the two teams in the 2026 season, so there is no prior result to reference.