The Washington Mystics (13-16) will try to snap a three-game losing skid when hosting the Chicago Sky (12-17) on August 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena.
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Spread: Sky (-2.5) to Cover
- The DraftKings line for this matchup is within 0.2 points of the model. Stay away from this one.
- The Sky have a 14-12-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least a 2.5-point underdog this season, Chicago is 9-5 against the spread.
- The Mystics are 12-14-0 against the spread this season.
- Washington has an 8-7 record against the spread this season when favored by 2.5 points or more.
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Total: Over 161
- The DraftKings total for this game, 161 points, and the model’s projected total, 161.6 points, are only 0.6 points apart.
- Out of 26 games thus far this year, the Mystics have played 11 with more than 161 points scored, their current matchup’s point total.
- This year, 15 of Chicago’s 26 games have had a combined total of more than 161 points scored.
- Mystics games have gone over the point total in 11 out of 26 opportunities (42.3%).
- Sky games have hit the over in 13 out of 26 opportunities (50%).
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Moneyline Winner: Mystics (-142)
- Prediction: Mystics 82, Sky 80
- This season, Chicago has won six out of the 15 games, or 40%, in which it has been the underdog.
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Mystics Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Mystics this season is Brittney Sykes, who averages 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
- Tianna Hawkins is Washington’s leading rebounder, pulling down 5.2 per game, while Natasha Cloud is its best passer, averaging 5.9 assists in each contest.
- The Mystics get the most three-point shooting production out of Li Meng, who knocks down 1.3 threes per game.
- Sykes is Washington’s leader in steals, averaging 2.1 steals per game, while Queen Egbo leads them in blocks with 0.7 per contest.
Mystics Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Elena Delle Donne | Out | Ankle |
| Ariel Atkins | Out | Ankle |
| Shakira Austin | Out | Hip |
| Kristi Toliver | Out | Plantar Fasciitis |
Sky Leaders
- Kahleah Copper sits at the top of the Sky scoring leaderboard with 19.0 points per game. She also grabs 4.3 rebounds and racks up 1.9 assists per game.
- The Chicago leaders in rebounding and assists are Alanna Smith with 6.6 rebounds per game (he also adds 9.8 points and 1.8 assists per game) and Courtney Williams with 6.2 assists per game (he also tacks on 10.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game).
- Marina Mabrey makes 2.0 three-pointers per game, the most on the Sky.
- Chicago’s leader in steals is Smith with 1.4 per game, and its leader in blocks is Elizabeth Williams with 1.6 per game.
Sky Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Rebekah Gardner | Out | Foot |
| Isabelle Harrison | Out | Knee |
All stats in this article refer to the 2023 regular season.
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