The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever will square off on Friday night in a game with huge WNBA playoff implications. Indiana is fighting to keep a spot in the top eight late in the regular season. And they will need to do so without the services of Caitlin Clark for the rest of the season. Before these rivals take the floor against one another, continue reading to get my Sky vs Fever prediction for Friday’s game.
Our Sky vs Fever Pick
- Pick: Indiana Fever -12.5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Chicago Sky @ Indiana Fever
- Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: ION
Sky vs Fever Odds
| Odds | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | +12.5 | +600 | 160.5 |
| Indiana Fever | -12.5 | -1000 | 160.5 |
Key Storylines
- The news came down on Thursday that Caitlin Clark is set to miss the remainder of the season due to injury for the Fever. They have been a top eight team without her but it will be interesting to see how the confirmation that she is done for the year will impact the rest of her team going forward.
- Indiana enters Friday 1.5 games ahead of the LA Sparks in the race for the eighth seed in the WNBA. The Fever could add another game to their advantage with a win and a Sparks loss to the Dream on Friday.
- Chicago has been eliminated from playoff contention and will be without Angel Reese due to a suspension for the accumulation of technical fouls.
- Both teams have struggled lately. Chicago is 2-8 in their last 10 games and the Fever are 4-6 in their last 10 outings.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Indiana leads the season series 4-0 with all wins coming by double digits.
- This is the final regular-season meeting set between these teams this year.
- Indiana is 20-21 against the spread for the season.
- Chicago is 19-21 against the spread in 2025.
Advanced Metrics & Trends
- The Fever are fourth in the WNBA in offensive rating and seventh in defensive rating.
- Chicago is 12th out of 13 teams in the W in both offensive rating and defensive rating.
- The Fever rank fourth in the WNBA in pace. Chicago is 11th in the league in that category.
- Chicago has the second-worst average point differential in the league at -9.3 points per game.
Sky vs Fever Model Projection
Score Projection: Indiana Fever 89 – Chicago Sky 75
Win Probability: Indiana 84%, Chicago 16%
Final Thoughts
The news that Caitlin Clark won’t be getting back on the floor this season is devastating for the Fever. But it should not get in the way of them pounding the Chicago Sky for a fifth time this year. Chicago should have a hard time competing on the glass without Reese available tonight. I’ll lay the points with Indiana as they should move one step closer to clinching a spot in the playoffs.
