Seattle Storm vs Washington Mystics Prediction 8-26-24 WNBA Picks
Seattle Storm vs Washington Mystics
August 26, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Seattle Storm -9.5
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The Washington Mystics and Seattle Storm meet Monday in WNBA action at the Climate Pledge Arena. Here’s a Seattle Storm vs Washington Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Seattle Storm vs Washington Mystics Pick.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics need a win after losing 7 of their last 9 games. The Mystics have lost 6 of their last 9 road games. The Washington Mystics are averaging 79 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 83.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15.8 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 13.3 points and 1.1 assists. Brittney Sykes is the third double-digit scorer and Stefanie Dolson is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm look for a win after winning 9 of their last 13 games. The Seattle Storm have won 9 of their last 11 home games. The Seattle Storm are averaging 83.8 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 78.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Jewell Loyd is averaging 20.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.5 points and 7.7 rebounds. Skylar Diggins-Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Ezi Magbegor is grabbing 8.8 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 28.7 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.
Seattle Storm vs Washington Mystics Injury Report
The Seattle Storm will be without Nika Muhl, while Gabby Williams is expected to make her debut. The Washington Mystics will continue to be without Karlie Samuelson, while Shakira Austin is probable despite a hip injury.
Seattle Storm vs Washington Mystics Prediction
The Seattle Storm are more than capable of winning comfortably, as they’re at their best at home, and the addition of Gabby Williams makes them even stronger. However, this line feels a bit thick. The Washington Mystics don’t often win, but they’re 16-8-1 ATS on the season. Also, the Mystics have covered 12 of their last 17 games when underdogs of 8 or more points. The Storm are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games when favorites of 8 or more points. The Storm have failed to cover 5 straight games. Give me the Mystics and the points.