The Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Here’s a Sun vs Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Sun vs Mystics Pick.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Mystics have lost 4 of their last 5 road games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 81.4 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 86.7 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 16.6 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 14.6 points and 1.6 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 28.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun need a win to rebound from a horrible 2-13 start. The Sun have lost 18 of their last 21 regular-season games.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 77.9 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 89.1 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Brittney Griner is averaging 12.4 points and 2.7 assists, while Aneesah Morrow is averaging 12 points and 10.5 rebounds. Leila Lacan is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaliyah Edwards is dishing out 0.7 assists. The Connecticut Sun is shooting 26.8 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Connecticut Sun is allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
- The Sun have won each of their last nine night games against the Mystics at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- The Mystics have lost four of their last five games as road favorites.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Mohegan Sun Arena against Sun teams that held a losing record.
- The Sun have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Sun have lost each of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have won seven of their last eight Wednesday night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in five of their last six games following a road loss.
- The Sun have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Sun’s last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Mystics’ last five night games have gone OVER the total points line.
Connecticut Sun Player Facts
- Diamond Miller has the worst plus minus (-134) of any player in the league this season.
- Aaliyah Edwards has finished with a negative plus minus in each of her last 17 games – longest active streak in the league.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Georgia Amoore ranks T7th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (3.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for opponent steals per game this season (8.3).
- The Connecticut Sun rank 1st for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.9).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goals made per game this season (5.5).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.6).
Sun vs Mystics Injury Report
Hailey Van Lith is out for the Sun with an ankle contusion.
Kiki Iriafen is questionable for the Mystics with an ankle sprain. Shakira Austin is questionable with knee soreness.
Sun vs Mystics Prediction
As I’ve said before, I like the Mystics more as an underdog, not in the favorite role. In fact, the Mystics are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite, and 8 of those failed covers were outright losses. Sure, the Sun has issues of their own as they’re the worst team in the league. However, the Sun have been more competitive lately now that they’re healthy, and if there’s going to be a game they win anytime soon, it’s this one. Also check the status of Austin before betting, as her potential absence hurts Washington tremendously. Give me the bucket with the Sun.