Best Bets for WNBA Action on June 3, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The WNBA features three games on Tuesday night, including the highly anticipated matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury at 8 p.m. ET. Earlier, the Indiana Fever will try to secure their first win this season against the Washington Mystics, despite missing star Caitlin Clark due to injury.

The Fever, currently at 2-4, have struggled without Clark, recently dropping games to the Mystics and the Connecticut Sun. Their performance has suffered significantly, averaging eight points less per game and allowing six more since Clark’s absence. Coach and players have acknowledged the challenge, with Kelsey Mitchell expected to step up as the primary scoring option against a talented Mystics team that features solid young players and strong defense.

“Oh, man, I better be getting my game together,” Mitchell said, expressing the pressure she feels. “The more games you have, the better you find your rhythm.”

On the Mystics side, they aim to build on their recent win against the Fever. Washington has the league’s fifth-best defense, and with several strong interior defenders, they will look to limit the Fever’s scoring opportunities.

Meanwhile, the Lynx stand at a perfect 7-0 but have struggled to cover the spread in recent games. Injuries to key players have raised questions about their continued dominance. The Lynx’s second quarter performance has particularly faltered. They have been outscored in five of seven instances during that time.

Against the Mercury, the Lynx will be favored. Although Minnesota’s star players, Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride, have been recovering from injuries, the Lynx’s depth may still give them the edge. The Mercury, on the other hand, have also faced injury woes, missing key players like Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas.

The night will conclude with a matchup between the Seattle Storm and Dallas Wings, with the Storm looking to end their three-game losing streak. The Wings have struggled mightily this season, dropping to a 1-6 record following the absence of their top draft pick, Paige Bueckers.

As bettors look to place wagers on tonight’s games, experts suggest watching for Mitchell’s performance against Washington and the Lynx’s ability to cover as favorites against the Mercury in a competitive environment. With the unpredictability of the league this season, players and fans alike are eager to see how it all unfolds.