- Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky
- Event Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Washington (-3.5)
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This Thursday, the Chicago Sky (15-25) will challenge the Washington Mystics (24-16) at Wintrust Arena. The Mystics are favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 167.5.
In their previous game, the Washington Mystics were edged out by the Los Angeles Sparks, suffering an 88-82 defeat. Washington recorded a field goal percentage of 49.2%, hitting 31 of 63 attempts, and sank 8 of 21 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 12 of 17 for a success rate of 70.6%. They secured 34 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, and provided 20 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and collecting 4 steals. However, defensively, Washington allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 56.3%, with Los Angeles hitting 36 of 64 shots. The Sparks recorded 3 assists, made 10 steals, and totaled 23 rebounds (3 offensive, 20 defensive), along with 5 blocks. At the charity stripe, Los Angeles managed only 57.1%, successfully converting 8 of 14 attempts and 8 of 20 from three-point range.
Sonia Citron was a standout performer, notching 22 points with a shooting accuracy of 50% (9 of 18). Logging 32 minutes on the court, she also grabbed 3 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.
The Washington Mystics enter Thursday’s matchup with a solid record of 24-16. They average 15.1 turnovers and commit 19.3 fouls per game. As a unit, they pull down 37.6 rebounds per game and have provided 782 assists thus far in the season, ranking 12th in the league for assists. The Mystics have a three-point shooting rate of 31.2% (244 of 782) and convert 73.2% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 82.8 points per game (13th overall) while shooting 44.9% from the field. On defense, Washington forces 12.0 turnovers and concedes 23.0 fouls per contest. Ranked 5th in assists allowed, they have surrendered 798 assists this season. Their defensive shooting percentage stands at 43.2% (478 of 920) while allowing opposing teams an average of 29.9 rebounds per game and 33.6% on three-point attempts. They hold the 2nd spot in fewest points allowed, with 83.0 per game.
In their last outing, the Chicago Sky faced the New York Liberty, suffering a 85-66 loss. They collected 26 defensive boards alongside 3 offensive rebounds for a total of 29. The Sky committed 11 turnovers but managed 4 steals in the game. The Liberty recorded 20 personal fouls, giving Chicago 18 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 12 for a shooting rate of 66.7%. Chicago was 4 for 18 (22.2%) from three-point range, and finished the game shooting 37.9% overall (25 of 66). They allowed the Liberty to make 27 for 70 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 38.6%. Chicago’s opponents converted 40.7% from beyond the arc (11 of 27) and hit 20 of 22 at the charity stripe (90.9%). On the rebounding front, the Sky relinquished 44 total rebounds to New York (8 on the offensive side).
Natasha Cloud contributed for Chicago, scoring 14 points on 6 of 8 shooting (75.0%). She played for 21 minutes and finished with 1 assist without registering any rebounds.
The Chicago Sky stand at 15-25 for the season. Offensively, they boast a field goal percentage of 44.1%, placing them 10th in the league. They have accumulated 3,467 points this season, averaging 86.7 points per game while grabbing 33.3 rebounds per contest. Their assist average is 21.5 per game (5th in the league), while they commit 12.6 turnovers per game. The Sky commit an average of 21.2 fouls and shoot 76.6% from the charity stripe. Defensively, they are ranked 11th in points allowed, averaging 89.7 points against. They force 12.9 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 44.5% from the floor (ranking 5th). Chicago’s defense concedes a shooting percentage of 32.4% from three-point range (316 of 974), and their opponents convert 79.8% on free throws. They give up 20.3 assists and 36.9 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 15th, respectively.
Which team will secure the victory against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Bet on Chicago (+3.5)
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