Seattle Storm vs Indiana Fever Picks and Prediction for Sunday May 17 2026
Use Code WWWC The Seattle Storm (1–2) head to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Fever (1–2) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With both teams off to the same start, this matchup feels like an early measuring stick, as each side is looking to grab a needed win, build some momentum, and get back to an even record as the season begins to take shape. Get involved in the action with our free WNBA picks.
Seattle vs. Indiana Game Information
- May 17, 2026
- 6:00pm EST
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- KOMO-TV/MeTV Indianapolis/NBC Sports Network/Peacock
Indiana Form & Recent Results
Indiana heads into Sunday’s home game riding a one-game skid and has taken just one win in its first three games. The Fever were edged 104–102 by Washington in overtime on Friday in front of their home crowd, a tight back-and-forth game that came down to late possessions. Rookie guard Caitlin Clark carried a huge load offensively, finishing with 32 points and 8 assists, while Monique Billings did a lot of the dirty work on the glass with 9 rebounds. Indiana shot the ball well from deep, hitting 40% of its three-point attempts, but the Fever also hurt themselves with 11 turnovers, extra chances that proved costly in a game that needed an extra period to decide.
Through three games, the Fever’s scoring has been powered by their backcourt. Kelsey Mitchell is the team’s top scorer at 25.7 points per game, with Clark right behind her at 25.3 per game as she continues to make an immediate impact. Billings has been Indiana’s most consistent rebounder so far, averaging 8.5 boards, and Clark has also set the table for everyone else, leading the team with 8.0 assists per game. The big concern early on has been the defense: Indiana is giving up 96.3 points per game, and they’ll be looking for more stops, cleaner possessions, and better control of the tempo when they host Seattle on Sunday.
Seattle Form & Recent Results
Seattle comes into this matchup trying to bounce back after a narrow early-season stumble. They’ve started the year 1–2 and are coming off an 86–73 loss to Toronto on the road Wednesday. Despite the defeat, Dominique Malonga was a bright spot, putting up 21 points and grabbing seven rebounds, while Jade Melbourne helped keep the offense organized with six assists. Seattle also shot the ball fairly well in that game, finishing at 47% from the field, but they couldn’t string together enough stops to turn that efficiency into a win.
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In their first three games of the early season, Malonga has been the Storm’s most reliable scoring option, leading the team at 16 points per game, and she’s also their top rebounder at 7.3 boards a night. Melbourne has been right behind her offensively at 14 points per game, and she’s also the team’s main playmaker, averaging five assists. The bigger concern so far has been on the defensive end: Seattle is giving up 86.3 points per game, and that’s put them in similar territory to Indiana in terms of early defensive struggles. To protect home court, they’ll need to start sharper, generate quality looks early, and turn strong shooting into consistent scoring while tightening up their rotations and transition defense against the Fever.
Key Stats
- Seattle’s Dominique Malonga this season: 16 points, 7.3 rebounds per game
- Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell this season: 25.7 points per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- IND -10.5; O/U 177.5
Seattle vs. Indiana Picks and Prediction
The Seattle Storm have a tough task ahead as they travel to Indianapolis for a Sunday night matchup with the Indiana Fever. Seattle will be without forward Dominique Malonga, who has been ruled out after suffering a concussion, which is a significant loss for their rotation and depth in the frontcourt. Indiana will be looking to take advantage of that gap, pushing the pace and attacking inside to put pressure on a Storm lineup that’s now a bit shorthanded. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Fever win, but fail to cover the spread, 97-88.
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