The Washington Mystics and Seattle Storm meet Sunday in WNBA action at the Climate Pledge Arena. Here’s a Storm vs. Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Storm vs. Mystics Pick.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a third road win to improve to 3-2 on the season. The Mystics have lost 6 of their last 8 regular season road games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 83.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 89.3 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 20 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 16.5 points and 2.3 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer and Cotie McMahon is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 26.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Seattle Storm have lost 5 of their last 8 regular season home games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 79.2 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 81.2 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 16 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Zia Cooke is averaging 12.3 points and 3.5 rebounds. Natisha Hiedeman is the third double-digit scorer and Flau’jae Johnson is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The Mystics have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Storm and Mystics.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Storm have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Storm have lost each of their last eight games following a home win.
- The Mystics have won five of their last six day games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Storm have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Storm.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Storm’s last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Mystics’ last four road games against the Storm following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Jade Melbourne has recorded six games with 3+ assists this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Jordan Horston has recorded the most three-point field goal attempts without a make (7) of any player in the league this season.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Kiki Iriafen ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.8) this season.
- Sonia Citron has recorded at least 1 steal in 13 consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for points per game this season (79.2).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent rebounds per game this season (36.3).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for point differential per game this season (-5.8).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for free throw percentage this season (71.7%).
Storm vs Mystics Injury Report
The Storm will be without Ezi Magbegor, Taina Mair, Dominique Malonga, and Taylor Thierry. Awa Fam is probable to make her season debut.
The Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Storm vs Mystics Prediction
The Mystics have held their own through a tough schedule and they’re the more proven team up to this point. However, the Mystics have also been kind to us in the underdog role; as favorites, not so much. Seattle is still a tough place to play and the Storm are getting players back for this one. Awa Fam and Katie Lou Samuelson are expected to make their season debuts. That’s a sight for sore eyes, as the Storm were severely understaffed to start the season. There’s value with the buckets. I’ll grab the points with the Storm.