The Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Wintrust Arena. Here’s a Sky vs. Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Sky vs. Mystics Pick.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 20 of their last 30 games. The Mystics have won 3 of their last 4 road games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 82.9 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 83.1 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Shakira Austin is averaging 16.8 points and 9.4 rebounds, while Sonia Citron is averaging 16.8 points and 4.3 assists. Kiki Iriafen is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky look for a win to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Sky have won 7 of their last 10 home games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 86.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 89.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.8 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Sydney Taylor is averaging 13.8 points and 1.5 rebounds. Skylar Diggins is the third double-digit scorer, and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Sky have won nine of their last 11 games at Wintrust Arena.
- The Mystics have lost six of their last seven road games after losing as favorites.
- The Sky have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games following a road loss.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Sky have lost 18 of their last 19 games at Wintrust Arena against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mystics have won eight of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games following a road loss.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mystics’ last nine Thursday night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last six games between the Sky and Mystics at Wintrust Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Natasha Cloud is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Courtney Vandersloot leads all Chicago Sky players for assists per 36 minutes (8.5) this season.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Michaela Onyenwere ranks 5th amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.0%) this season.
- Georgia Amoore leads all Washington Mystics players for three-pointers per 36 minutes (2.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the 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.
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point percentage this season (31.2%).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for free throw percentage this season (73.2%).
Sky vs Mystics 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. Natasha Cloud is questionable with a knee issue.
Sonia Cintron is out for the Mystics due to personal reasons. Georgia Amoore is questionable with knee soreness.
Sky vs Mystics Prediction
This line is short because of the Sky’s success at home, and the Mystics won’t have Cintron. However, the Mystics are still comfortably the better team, and they’re fighting for playoff seeding. The Mystics simply can’t afford to blow this game even if they’re down one of their best players. Also, the Sky are still dealing with a lengthy injury report that doesn’t make them anymore attacrtive. The Mystics are a team we’ve backed heavily this season, and it’s paid off. Soft line, I’ll bank on them getting the job done.