The Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Mystics vs. Sky Prediction. This article will include a Mystics vs. Sky Pick.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky look for a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. The Sky have lost 3 straight road games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 86.4 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 90.6 points on 45 percent shooting. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.6 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Sydney Taylor is averaging 13.4 points and 1.6 rebounds. Skylar Diggins is the third double-digit scorer, and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 23 of their last 33 games. The Mystics have won 9 of their last 10 home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 83.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 82.8 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Shakira Austin is averaging 17 points and 9.4 rebounds, while Sonia Citron is averaging 16.8 points and 4.4 assists. Kiki Iriafen is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Sky have lost each of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Mystics have won each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Sky teams that held a losing record.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Capital One Arena.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Mystics’ last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of the Mystics’ last 14 games at Capital One Arena following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Sky’s last five road games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Michaela Onyenwere ranks 4th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for 3P% (39.3%) this season.
- Georgia Amoore ranks 16th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for free throw percentage this season (73.2%).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goals made per game this season (6.2).
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the equal-largest comeback win after Q1 this season – trailed by 14 points vs Connecticut Sun on June 5.
- The Chicago Sky have suffered the largest comeback loss after Q3 this season – led by -14 points @ Dallas Wings on June 20.
Mystics vs Sky Injury Report
The Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Sky will be without Rickea Jackson due to a knee injury. Skylar Diggins is out with a knee injury. DiJonai Carrington is out with a foot injury. Azura Stevens is out with a knee injury. Natasha Cloud is out with a knee issue. Aicha Coulibaly is out with a knee issue.
Mystics vs Sky Prediction
The Mystics have a long history of not covering as massive favorites, so I’m not thrilled to lay this number. However, the Sky have half their team on the injury report, and it’s not only led to losses but also a 3-7 ATS record in their last 10 games. The Mystics beat the Sky on the road by 30 points a week ago. The Mystics also still have a shot at the fifth seed, so I expect their players to play in a week of playoff teams resting players. I have to side with the Mystics in this spot, as the Sky are a no-go given that their team is sidelined.