The Washington Mystics surprised teams with an opening win over the New York Liberty, who were in their own WNBA odds preseason tier to win it all with the Las Vegas Aces. But then the Mystics lost to two WNBA teams en route to a 1-2 record. Now they get a tough Chicago Sky team, which has won its first two games.
Here is a breakdown of each team, the odds, and a Mystics vs Sky prediction.
Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky Odds
Moneyline: The Mystics are favored at -175 on the moneyline. The Sky are +155 on the moneyline.
Spread: Mystics are -4 (-110) against the spread. Chicago are +4 (-110) against the spread.
Over/Under: The over/under is 159 points, with -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.
The Mystics’ implied team total is 81.5 points, and the Sky’s implied team total is 77.5 points, with both spreads facing -115 odds on either side.
Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky Information
Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky
Location of the game: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL.
Date & Time: Friday, May 26. 8:00 p.m. ET.
How to watch: WNBA League Pass | ION
Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky Analysis
Washington Mystics Performance Recap and Analysis
The Washington Mystics standings will eventually improve. They are thought of as one of the top four teams in the league. Their offense is league average at 78.3 points per game but is third at 42.2% from the field and last at 23.6% on 3-pointers.
Their defense is fifth across the board in points allowed (77.3 per game), field goal percentage (39.3%), and 3-point percentage (28.2%).
Elena Delle Donne has been spectacular, averaging 19.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while converting 52.3% of field goals, 57.1% of 3-pointers, and 90.0% of free throws.
Key Injuries
The lone Mystics injury is Myisha Hines-Allen, who is out indefinitely with a knee injury.
Betting Trends to Know
The Mystics are 1-2 against the spread and on overs this season. In the series with the Sky, they are 0-4 against the spread in the last four meetings and 1-3 straight up. That stretch came after the Mystics had gone 4-2 both outright and against the spread.
Chicago Sky Performance Recap and Analysis
The Chicago Sky schedule picks up with a challenging game. The Sky lost so many key players that it is a little surprising they are 2-0, but credit to James Wade and his team.
Though the Sky are ninth in scoring 76.0 points per game, they are fourth at making 41.5% of field goals and third at 38.5% of 3-pointers.
Defensively, they are first at holding teams to 67.5 points per game, second at limiting them to 37.0% on field goals, and third at 27.5% on 3-pointers.
Key Injuries
It is a lengthy injury report for the Sky. Forward Ruthy Hebard (personal) is out alongside forwards Isabelle Harrison (knee), who is out indefinitely, and the loss of Li Yueru for the season to a lower-body injury. Guard Marina Mabrey is questionable with an ankle injury, and forward Sika Kone is probable with an illness.
Betting Trends to Know
The Sky are 2-0 against the spread but 0-2 on overs this season. They have covered four straight against the Mystics, and the over is 3-1 in those contests. The under is 8-1 in the last nine Sky games overall.
Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky Betting Picks
Making our Mystics vs Sky prediction is challenging because of how good the Sky have been defensively. WNBA picks like the home underdogs, though.
- Moneyline: Mystics -175. The Sky have had an impressive start, but the Mystics have the best player.
- Over/Under: Under 159. Neither team plays with great pace.
- Spread: Sky +4. Chicago’s defense should keep it close.
Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky Score Prediction
It feels like somewhat of a gamble to go against the Mystics, but having an answer for Delle Donne is needed, and the Sky might not have it.
Here is our Mystics vs Sky prediction:
- WNBA Pick: Mystics 74, Sky 71
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