The Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun meet Friday 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 look for a win after winning 4 of their last 6 games. The Mystics have won 3 straight road games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 81.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 85.1 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 18.3 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 15.1 points and 1.5 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 29.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun look to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. The Sun have lost 20 of their last 24 regular-season games.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 79.9 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 88.3 points on 45 percent shooting. Brittney Griner is averaging 12.3 points and 2.5 assists, while Leila Lacan is averaging 11.9 points and 1.2 rebounds. Aneesah Morrow is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaliyah Edwards is dishing out 0.8 assists. The Connecticut Sun is shooting 26.6 percent from beyond the arc and 68.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Connecticut Sun is allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Sun and Mystics.
- The Mystics have lost nine of their last 10 night games at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in six of the Mystics’ last seven games.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Sun have lost 12 of their last 13 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The road team has won each of the Mystics’ last four games.
- The Sun has failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games at Mohegan Sun Arena following a home win.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Mystics’ last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Sun’s last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Connecticut Sun Player Facts
- Charlisse Leger-Walker has recorded four games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Olivia Nelson-Ododa has recorded 4+ steals + blocks in each of her last one games – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Shakira Austin ranks 7th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.7) this season.
- Michaela Onyenwere ranks 8th amongst qualified players for true shooting percentage (65.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.2).
- The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.6).
- The Washington Mystics rank 1st for free throws made per game this season (20.0).
- The Washington Mystics rank 1st for free throw attempts per game this season (26.8).
Sun vs Mystics Injury Report
Hailey Van Lith is out for the Sun with an ankle contusion. Saniya Rivers is out with an ankle sprain. Aneesah Morrow is out with a leg strain.
The Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Sun vs Mystics Prediction
As I’ve said a lot of times, I love the Mysics as an underdog, not so much as a favorite. In fact, the Mystics are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite. With that said, the Mystics have played solid ball lately and have had some of their best results on the road. The Mystics are completely healthy. Meanwhile, the Sun are the worst team in the league, and now they’re down Rivers and Morrow. The Sun is likely going to be even worse now that they have fewer players available. I have no choice but to lay the chalk with the Mystics, but it’s more of a fade of the Sun than anything else.