The Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky face off on Thursday in a WNBA showdown at Wintrust Arena. These two teams faced off on Sunday it was the Mystics that were able to secure the 77-69 victory.
Mystics Betting Preview
The Mystics come into this game with a 7-4 record overall and they are coming off that big win against the Chicago Sky in the last game. At the end of the first quarter they were up 77-69 and they didn’t look back as they cruised to the victory. Elene Delle Donne had a strong game finishing with 20 points, six rebounds, and two assists. The Mystics are averaging 75.8 points while their defense is giving up 73.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 12th while the defense is ranked 1st. Elena Delle Donne has been the top player for the Mystics averaging 18.4 points while shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 41.9 percent from behind the three point line. There are four different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. In this game the defense is going to need to step up.
Sky Betting Preview
The Sky come into this game with a 5-7 record overall and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The Sky only managed 69 points against the Washington Mystics and that led to the eight point defeat. The Sky is averaging 79.3 points while their defense is giving up 81.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 6th in the league. Kahleah Copper is having a strong season for the Sky averaging 16.4 points while shooting 41.7 percent from the field. Marina Mabrey is averaging 17.5 points while shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from behind the three point line.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Sky’s defense has been awful this season giving up 81.5 points per game and they are going to really struggle again in this game. The Mystics offense although it’s not elite will find success scoring here. Their defense is ranked 1st, and they are going to lockdown Chicago here. Back the Mystics against the spread.
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
