Washington Mystics vs Connecticut Sun
August 31, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Mystics +8
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The Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs Connecticut Sun Prediction. This article will include a Washington Mystics vs Connecticut Sun Pick.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun look for a win after winning 8 of their last 12 games. The Sun have won 5 of their last 8 road games. The Connecticut Sun are averaging 79.9 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 73.7 points on 43.4 percent shooting. DeWanna Bonner is averaging 16.1 points and 2 assists, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 14.7 points and 3.2 assists. DiJonai Carrington is the third double-digit scorer and Brionna Jones is dishing 1.6 assists. The Connecticut Sun are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Connecticut Sun are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look to build on a 3-game winning streak. The Mystics have lost 6 of their last 7 home games. The Washington Mystics are averaging 78.7 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15.3 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 13.1 points and 3.9 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer and Stefanie Dolson is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics vs Connecticut Sun Injury Report
The Washington Mystics will be without Shakira Austin due to an ankle injury. Tiffany Mitchell is questionable for the Sun after missing 6 straight games with an illness.
Washington Mystics vs Connecticut Sun Prediction
The Connecticut Sun are going to be favored for obvious reasons, as they’ve been the better team this season, and they’ve won 9 of the last 10 games against the Mystics. However, the Mystics remain covering machines with covers in 4 straight games and a 19-10-1 ATS record on the season. The Mystics have also won 3 straight games, playing themselves back in the playoff race. I’ll keep grabbing these free buckets they keep throwing the Mystics way.
