Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky Odds, Picks and Predictions

Mystics’ Playoffs Hopes on the Line in Chicago

The Washington Mystics (15-14) are clinging to the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot as they head to Chicago to face the Sky (19-8) on Friday, August 25. The Mystics are just 1.5 games ahead of the ninth-place Indiana Fever, so a loss in Chicago could put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. The Sky, meanwhile, are in the thick of the race for the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. They are currently tied with the Las Vegas Aces for the league’s best record, so a win over the Mystics would be a big boost to their playoff hopes.

Head-to-Head Matchup

The Mystics and Sky have split their two meetings this season, with each team winning on their home court. In their most recent meeting, the Mystics won 82-79 in Washington on August 11.

Injury Report

The Mystics will be without Elena Delle Donne (knee) and Natasha Cloud (ankle) for the game against the Sky. Meanwhile, the Sky are expected to be at full strength.

Odds

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Sky are 7.5-point favorites over the Mystics. The over/under for the game is 164.5 points.

Picks and Predictions

The Sky are the clear favorites in this game, and for good reason. They are the more talented team, they are playing at home, and they are fighting for a higher playoff seed. The Mystics, on the other hand, are just trying to hold on to a playoff spot. That said, the Mystics have shown that they can beat the Sky this season. They won the first meeting between the two teams, and they have a good track record against Chicago in recent years. I think the Mystics can keep this game close, but I ultimately think the Sky will win. They are the better team, and they are playing at home. I predict a final score of Sky 85, Mystics 78.

Bet Recommendation

I recommend betting on the Sky to cover the 7.5-point spread. They are the better team, and they are playing at home. I also think the over/under of 164.5 points is a good bet. Both teams are capable of scoring a lot of points, and I think this game will be a high-scoring affair.