Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Prediction WNBA Picks 8/31/24

In this article, we will formulate a Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Prediction for this WNBA Game on Saturday, August 31st, at the Entertainment and Sports Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Sun’s recent form and recent player performance.

-The Mystics 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 Sun and Mystics. 

Mystics Have Won Two Straight Games

The Mystics have won three straight games and each of the last two games have been close. In the last game against the Chicago Sky, the Mystics scored 74 points and they ended up winning by four points. Two games ago against the Seattle Storm they were able to secure the 74-72 victory. Center Stefanie Dolson had a strong game, putting up 17 points, six rebounds, and two assists. The Mystics are averaging 78.7 points while their defense is giving up 83 points per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 7th. Ariel Arkins is averaging 15.3 points while shooting 42.4 percent from the field. 

Sun Defense Struggled in Last Game

The Sun’s defense struggled in the last game and that led to the defeat. The Sun’s offense scored 80 points but that wasn’t enough against the Indiana Fever as the defense gave up 84 points and it was a loss. Dijonai Carrington had a strong game putting up 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists. The Sun are averaging 79.9 points per game while their defense is giving up 73.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. DeWanna Bonner is having a huge season averaging 16.1 points while shooting 41.4 percent from the field. 

Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Prediction

The Sun are struggling a bit in this game, but they are going to bounce back here. The Mystics defense is giving up 83 points per game and thier defense is going to really struggle here. The Sun are going to have no issue running up the score and this game is going to get out of control early. The Mystics offense isn’t going to be keeping up and it will be the Sun that are going to get the job done. Back the Sun against the spread.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Sun ATS