Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky Picks and Predictions September 5th 2025

Fever vs. Sky Prediction: Indiana Seeks Sweep Without Angel Reese in Chicago Lineup

The Indiana Fever continue their push for the postseason Friday as they host the Chicago Sky. First tip is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET in Indianapolis, IN.

Indiana (21-20) holds a 1.5-game lead over the Los Angeles Sparks for the final playoff spot but has lost six of its last nine. Chicago (10-30) sits at the bottom of the WNBA standings, but their star rookie Angel Reese — fresh off her sixth consecutive double-double — will miss this game due to suspension.

Matchup Overview

• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
• Date: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM ET
• Probable Status: Angel Reese (CHI) suspended, Caitlin Clark (IND) still out with groin injury
• Betting Odds: Fever ML -320, Sky ML +250, Spread IND -8.5, O/U 164.5

The Fever Can Win If…

Kelsey Mitchell continues to set the tone. She poured in 29 points in Tuesday’s loss to Phoenix and leads a resilient Fever squad that hasn’t folded despite injuries to Caitlin Clark and others. Indiana has dominated Chicago this season, sweeping four previous matchups by an average of 24.8 points.

If Mitchell stays aggressive and Lexie Hull builds on her recent 18-point outing, Indiana should control tempo. The Fever’s ability to stay focused on this matchup — not the standings or tiebreakers — is critical, as coach Stephanie White emphasized: “We still control our destiny.”

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The Sky Can Win If…

With Angel Reese suspended, Chicago must lean on Kamilla Cardoso. The rookie center delivered 16 points against Connecticut and now has to carry an even larger load with Reese’s 14.7 points and 13 rebounds per game unavailable.

Chicago snapped a four-game skid Wednesday with an 88-64 win over the Sun, showing the potential to compete even without its star. To pull an upset in Indianapolis, the Sky must find scoring balance while avoiding the foul trouble that has plagued the team this season.

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Betting Outlook

Indiana is a heavy favorite at -320, and my model projects a 87-75 Fever win. Chicago’s suspension woes combined with Indiana’s motivation to clinch a playoff berth make the Fever the side.

At a total of 164.5, the lean is on the under, as Chicago’s offense will likely struggle to replace Reese’s production, and Indiana has slowed pace without Clark in the lineup.

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