WNBA Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 06-19-2017 19:00 EDT

Spread: Washington Mystics -9

Total: +170.5

In this battle in the East, the second to last squad of the conference, the Chicago Sky, who have dropped four straight and are looking to end this losing streak, are visiting the second-best team of the East, the Washington Mystics, who are 2-5 in their last 7 games and are looking to bounce back today.

The Sky are 3-7 so far in the league and are sitting in the second to last place of the Eastern Conference. They are 1-7 in their last eight games and in their latest matchup they got defeated by the Los Angeles Sparks at home, 72-81. The Mystics are 6-5 so far in the league are tied with the Dream in the second place of the East. They are 1-4 in their last five games and in their latest matchup they got defeated by the Los Angeles Sparks at home, 86-97.

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Los Angeles are led in scoring by Allie Quigley with 15.4 ppg, while Diamond DeShields follows with 13.5 ppg and 5.3 rebounds per game. Cheyenne Parker adds 11 ppg and also leads the team in rebounding with 8.1 per game. Washington are led in scoring by Elena Delle Donne with 18.3 ppg. She also leads the team in rebounding with 6.3 per game, while Kristi Toliver follows with 14.6 ppg, adding a team-best 3.7 assists per game. Ariel Atkins adds 11.1 ppg.

In their three meetings last season, Washington had a perfect 3-0 against Chicago. In the only Washington game, they were victorious by 9 points. Washington are 3-3 at home this season, while Chicago are 1-4 on the road. Chicago have the second-worse offense in the league with 77.8 ppg to Washington’s 83.5 ppg and the worse defense, allowing 86.6 ppg, while Washington are third-worse with 84.7. Washington have better accuracy both from the field, shooting with 45.4% to Chicago’s 42.3% and from behind the arc, shooting with 36.1% to Chicago’s 34.1%. Chicago grab more boards per game (34.1 to 30.6) and dish more assists (18.2 to 14.9), while Washington are better in turnovers committed (14 to 14.3). Chicago are struggling mightily lately and Washington despite their recent struggles are too good to lost by Chicago at home. Pick Washington for an easy home win by more than 9 points today.

Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics Prediction: Washington Mystics -9 (-104)