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Chicago Sky vs Washingon Mystics WNBA Prediction, Odds & Picks
Written by: Nick Zanghi
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Two teams back-to-back in the Eastern Conference standings tip off today. The 5th place Chicago Sky will take on the 4th place Washington Mystics. The Sky would tie for 4th place with a win Sunday.
Chicago has lost their last 2 games and have only won 4 out of their last 10 games. Before their 2-game skid, they had won the 3 previous games, including 2 of them against the Wings. Nothing like teams winning games they have no business winning (lol).
Kahleah Copper leads this Sky team in scoring with 19 points per game as well as contributing 4.3 rebounds per game. Marina Mabrey and Courtney Williams play alongside Copper as the 3 lead this team. Mabrey averages 15 points per game and Williams puts up 10 points per game, 6.1 rebounds per game and 6.2 assists per game.
Despite these 3 and the rest of the Sky’s efforts, they have been having a rough year. The Mystics have also been having a rough year, plagued with injuries. That may all be coming to an end.
The injury report for tomorrow has star Elena Delle Donne and Shakira Austin listed as questionable. If they both play, it will be their first game each since July 9th.
Natasha Cloud is also listed as questionable while Ariel Atkins reminds out with a left ankle sprain. Cloud has been one of the leaders of the team while they battle through these injuries. Brittney Sykes will look to continue to step up during these injuries, especially if Cloud doesn’t play.
It has been 11 games that they have been dealing with these injuries, so it has been quite some time since they have all played together. Washington is 3-8 in those 11 games and have slipped in the standings big time.
With the possible return of Delle Donna and Austin, it makes you wonder, how will the team react? Will they pick right back up where they left off or will they struggle in their 1st game back together?
Betting Odds
Spread
- Chicago Sky +3.5 (-104)
- Washington Mystics -3.5 (-118)
Moneyline
- Chicago Sky +146
- Washington Mystics -180
Over/Under
- Over 157.5 (-112)
- Under 157.5 (108)
Team Totals
Chicago Sky
- Over 77.5 (-110)
- Under 77.5 (-110)
Washington Mystics
- Over 80.5 (-110)
- Under 80.5 (-110)
Odds courtesy of BetUS
Game Information
- Venue: St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington, DC
- Date: Sunday, August 13, 2023
- Tip-off: 3PM EST
- TV: NBCS-DC
Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics Predictions and Picks
Pick: Chicago Sky +3.5 (-104)
After winning those 2 big games vs the Wings, the Sky lost by 9 to the Lynx and by 16 to the Liberty. This game is a great game bounce back spot for them with a little incentive of tying for 4th place in the conference.
Kahleah Copper was shut down by the Liberty but had 23+ points in her 4 games prior. I think we see her return to this form to lead the Sky’s offense.
The Sky do 2 things much better than the Mystics and that's shooting better from 3-point range and getting offensive rebounds. The Mystics have struggled rebounding with all their key rebounders out.
I like this line being short and Chicago as a dog. I don’t think the Mystics will be 100% ready even with players returning. Expect the Sky to try and get ahead early. They’ll need to crash the boards to take advantage of the Mystics and make them work for it.
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Nick Zanghi is an avid hockey fan who loves to bet on the NHL Props. He has also found a liking for the WNBA. Born and raised on LI, NZ is a lifelong Islanders #isles fan and a new NY Liberty fan #LIGHTITUPNYL. When not watching or attending sporting events, he enjoys grilling and time with his wife and kids. Follow NZ on X @_NZeee for more sports betting content.
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