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The Washington Mystics (11-24) and Chicago Sky (13-22) meet Wednesday at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mystics vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Mystics lead 2-1
The Mystics are still mathematically alive for a playoff berth, but the clock is ticking. Washington is 2 games behind the Sky, who currently occupies the 8th and final playoff seed, with 5 games to play. The Atlanta Dream is also vying for a postseason spot, 1 game behind Chicago.
Washington has won a respectable 5 games in the past 7 outings, while going 7-1 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 8 contests. The Over is on a 3-1 run in the past 4 outings, too. That includes a key 74-70 win at Chicago on Aug. 28 as a 2.5-point favorite as the Under (158) cashed.
For Chicago, it has won and covered the past 2 outings after a 7-game skid from Aug. 18-Sept. 3. The Under has hit in 3 of the previous 4 outings.
Washington has picked up 6 victories in the past 7 meetings in this series since May 26, 2023, while the Mystics are 5-1 ATS in the past 6 outings. The Under is on a 6-1 run in the past 7 meetings, too, including 2 of 3 this season.
And, it’s worth mentioning yet again, Sky rookie F Angel Reese is now out for the remainder of the season due to wrist surgery.
Mystics at Sky odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 12:04 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mystics +104 (bet $100 to win $104) | Sky -128 (bet $128 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Mystics +1.5 (-112) | Sky -1.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Mystics at Sky picks and predictions
Prediction
Mystics 81, Sky 76
Moneyline
WASHINGTON (+104) is a solid play on the moneyline as slight underdogs on the road. The Mystics have won 6 of the past 7 in this series, and now the Mystics catch a break by not having to contend with the rebounding machine Reese.
The Mystics are fighting for their playoff lives, and they’re playing great basketball lately, arguably some of the best in the Eastern Conference.
Against the spread
There is no value playing Washington +1.5 (-112) catching the little bit of points, as it costs you more than your return, when you can get a plus figure on the moneyline.
PASS, and look to the Mystics straight up.
Over/Under
UNDER 160.5 (-108) is a strong play in this key Eastern Conference battle.
While it’s key that the Under is 2-1 in 3 meetings between these teams this season, and the Under is 6-1 in the past 7 in the series, that’s not the only reason to look low.
In addition, Chicago will not have the luxury of 2nd and 3rd chances with Reese on the offensive glass. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games for the Sky, while the Under is 5-3 in the past 8 outings since Aug. 20 for the Mystics. That includes the most recent meeting on Aug. 28.
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