Washington Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun
July 3, 2022 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington +4.5
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The Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics face off on Sunday in a WNBA showdown at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Mystics come into this game with a 13-9 record overall and in their last game against the Atlanta Dream the offense was strong, scoring 92 points and that led to the easy victory. Two games ago, against the Las Vegas Aces, the Mystics were able to win in overtime. Washington is averaging 79.7 points, while their defense is giving up 76 points per game. The Mystics’ offense is ranked 8th in the league, while their defense is ranked 1st. The Mystics have leaned on their defense a lot this season to find success. Elena Delle Donne has been the top player for Washington, averaging 15.3 points while shooting 46.2 percent from the field.
On the other side of this matchup is the Sun, who sit with a 13-7 record overall, but they are coming off a loss in their last game. The defense gave up 91 points to the Chicago Sky, and that led to the defeat. The Sun are averaging 85.1 points, while their defense is giving up 77.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league, while their defense is ranked 3rd in the league. The Sun like to play at a slower pace, but they have an efficient offense, and it’s going to be important the offense is strong in this game against an elite defense.
These are both defenses that are elite, and I expect that is going to be the difference in this game. The Mystics have the top defense in the WNBA, while the Sun’s defense is ranked 3rd. Look for both defenses to lockdown, and that is going to lead to this game staying under the total. Back the under.
