Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky Prediction WNBA Picks 8/28/24

Chicago Sky (11-18) vs Washington Mystics (7-22)

Game Info: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Wintrust Arena)

Betting Odds: Chicago Sky +1--- Over/Under: 1585 Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky Prediction for this WNBA Game on Wednesday, August 28th, at the Wintrust Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Mystics recent form and recent player performance.

-The Sky recent form and recent play performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Mystics and Sky.

Sky Fell Just Short

The Sky in the last game fell just short against the Las Vegas Aces. The Sky scored 75 points but the defense gave up 77 points and that led to the two point defeat. In the second quarter they were outscored 20-13 and that was the only real bad quarter that let them down. The Sky are averaging 78.6 points while their defense is giving up 81.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 6th. In this game the Sky are going to need the defense to step up. Angel Reese is having a huge rookie season averaging 13.5 points while grabbing 12.9 rebounds .

Mystics Coming Off Big Win

The Mystics have only eight wins on the season, but one of those wins did come in the last game. The Mystics faced off against the Seattlet Storm and they were able to secure the 74-72 victory. At the end of the first quarter they were up 24-19 and they held on late. Brittney Sykes put up 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Washington is averaging 78.8 points while their defense is giving up 83.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15.3 points while shooting 42 percent from the field.

Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky Prediction

This game is going to be lower scoring. The Mystics defense hasn’t been good overall, but they know to find success in this game they are going to need the defense to step up. The Sky’s offense is going to really struggle with their defense and that is going to be the difference. Neither team is going to reach 70 points and this game is going to end up staying under the posted total.