The Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics meet Sunday in WNBA action at the CareFirst Arena. Here’s a Mystics vs Storm Prediction. This article will include a Mystics vs Storm Pick.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win after losing 14 of their last 17 games. The Seattle Storm have lost 10 of their last 11 road games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 80 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 85.2 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 15.8 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 15.6 points and 2.7 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Awa Fam is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 6 of their last 10 games. The Mystics have won 3 of their last 5 home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 81.1 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 84.5 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 18.6 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 15.3 points and 1.6 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 29.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Storm have lost 10 of their last 11 road games.
- The Mystics have won five of their last six games at CareFirst Arena following a home loss.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against the Storm.
- The Storm have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games at CareFirst Arena.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The Mystics have lost seven of their last 10 games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won four of the last six games between the Mystics and Storm.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Mystics’ last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Mystics’ last eight day games at CareFirst Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Storm’s last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Kiki Iriafen ranks 2nd amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for FG% (52.4%) this season.
- Georgia Amoore ranks 7th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (3.6) this season.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Flau’jae Johnson ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (5.3) this season.
- Dominique Malonga ranks 6th in the league for second-chance points (63) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for free throw percentage this season (72.7%).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goals made per game this season (5.8).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.9).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th in assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.3).
Mystics vs Storm Injury Report
Sonia Citron is probable for the Mystics despite knee soreness. Alicia Florez is questionable with neck soreness.
Taina Mair is out for the Storm due to a coach’s decision. Ezi Magbegor is out with a facial injury.
Mystics vs Storm Prediction
The Mystics are going to be favovred because the Storm are awful. They don’t win games, and they’ve been even worse on the road. However, the Storm have competed, and they’ve covered 12 games. Also, you guys know the drill that goes back several seasons now. We back the Mystics as underdogs and fade them as favorites. The Mystics are 2-14 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. The Mystics have outright lost 3 times this season as a favorite. Give me the points with the Storm.