Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky: Prediction, preview and odds | September 11, 2024

The ⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky matchup is one of the three WNBA games scheduled for Wednesday. This will be the fourth and final matchup between the two teams this season. Washington leads the season series 2-1. It also won the last game between them 74-70 on Aug. 28.

The Mystics are not yet mathematically out of playoff contention. They have a 11-24 record and need to be perfect in the final five games to make the postseason. The Sky hold on to the final playoff spot with a 13-22 record.

⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Wintrust Arena. The game will be broadcast on The U and Monumental Sports Network. Fans can also stream it live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Mystics (+105) vs. Sky (-125)

Spread: Mystics (+1.5) vs. Sky (-1.5)

Total (O/U): Mystics -110 (o160.5) vs. Sky -110 (u160.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky preview

The two teams have met 70 times in the regular season, with Washington holding a 36-34 lead. The Mystics have dominated the competition in the recent past with a 7-3 record in the last 10 games.

⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky starting lineups

The Mystics are without Shakira Austin due to an ankle injury. Washington coach Eric Thibault could start:

PG: Julie Vanloo SG: Ariel Atkins SF: Brittney Sykes PF: Aaliyah Edwards C: Stefanie Dolson

The Mystics’ key bench players should be Emily Engstler, Karlie Samuelson, Jade Melbourne, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough and Sika Kone.

The Sky will be without Angel Reese (wrist injury), Elizabeth Williams (torn meniscus) and Diamond DeShields (sprained right ankle). Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon should start:

PG: Chennedy Carter SG: Lindsay Allen SF: Michaela Onyenwere PF: Isabelle Harrison C: Kamilla Cardoso

Chicago’s main bench contributors should be Dana Evans, Brianna Turner and Rachel Banham.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky prediction

The Sky are slightly favored to win this game at home. Given their injury woes, expect the Mystics to cause an upset. This should be a low-scoring game with the team total staying under 160.5 points.