Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky Picks and Prediction for Friday, September 5, 2025
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The Chicago Sky (9–30) conclude their season road trip Friday night with a showcase at Indiana against the Fever (21–20), tipping off at 7:30 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Chicago arrives off a strong 88–64 home win over Connecticut, but star forward Angel Reese will sit due to suspension after picking up her eighth technical foul. Meanwhile, Indiana is still in the playoff hunt and holds a season sweep over Chicago, winning by an average of 24.8 points. Get in on the action with our free WNBA picks.
Sky Analysis
Chicago enters with the league’s fourth-worst record and has lost nine of its last eleven games. Their recent win over the Sun was fueled by sharp shooting (47.7% from the field, 46.7% from three), and they forced 13 turnovers, showcasing their defensive activity. However, without seasoned point guard Courtney Vandersloot (out for the season with ACL), their offensive cohesion and interior presence take a serious hit.
Fever Analysis
Indiana goes 21–20, currently holding the 8th and final playoff spot in the East. They remain resilient despite multiple injuries—including absences to Caitlin Clark, Chloe Bibby, Aari McDonald, and Sophie Cunningham—and continue to rely heavily on veterans like Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston for scoring and rebounding. The Fever have controlled this matchup all season, with dominant wins and strong defensive performance.
Standout Players and Key Injuries
Chicago Sky: Without Vandersloot, the Sky must rely on their bench, including Kia Nurse (10.6 ppg off bench) and Elizabeth Williams for production.
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Indiana Fever: Kelsey Mitchell (20.5 ppg season average) and Aliyah Boston (8.2 rpg) lead the offense and defense. Key players like Cunningham, McDonald, and Bibby are all out.
Sky vs Fever Prediction Reasoning
This game shapes up as a lopsided contest. Indiana’s depth, experience, and season-long dominance over Chicago give them a clear advantage, while Chicago’s missing core talent makes competing against a motivated Fever team nearly impossible. Look for Indiana to close the regular season with authority.
Final Score Projection: Fever 90, Sky 70
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