- Matchup: Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics
- Scheduled for: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Venue: CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Chicago (+2.5)
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The Washington Mystics (3-4) are set to take on the Chicago Sky (3-5) at CareFirst Arena this Tuesday. The Mystics enter the matchup as 2.5-point favorites, with the total set at 163.5 points.
In their last game, the Chicago Sky suffered a defeat to the Minnesota Lynx, ending the contest with a score of 79-58. Chicago recorded a field goal percentage of 28.6%, sinking 20 of 70 attempts, and struggled from beyond the arc, making only 5 out of 30 3-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 13 of 18 attempts, which translates to 72.2%. On the boards, they gathered 41 rebounds, including 9 offensive, and registered 15 assists, forcing 14 turnovers and achieving 6 steals defensively. Defensively, the Sky allowed a field goal percentage of 39.4% from Minnesota, who shot 28 of 71 overall. Minnesota also gathered 43 rebounds (6 offensive, 37 defensive) and recorded 7 blocked shots while hitting 83.3% from the free-throw line, making 15 of their 18 attempts, and knocking down 8 of 28 from 3-point range.
Kamilla Cardoso emerged as a crucial player in this game. She scored 12 points on 4 out of 9 shooting, played for 28 minutes, and grabbed 13 rebounds. Cardoso concluded the match with a shooting percentage of 44.4% and provided 1 assist.
Heading into this game, the Chicago Sky hold a record of 3-5 for the season. They are averaging 82.8 points per contest, placing them 13th in the league, with a field goal shooting percentage of 40.9%. From beyond the arc, they’re connecting at 24.7% (47 of 190) and stand at 76.8% from the free-throw line. Collectively, the Sky average 34.6 rebounds per game and have logged 154 assists, ranking 12th in the WNBA. They commit 11.0 turnovers and 21.3 fouls per game. Defensively, they force 12.9 turnovers per game while allowing 21.5 fouls. Currently, they stand 4th in terms of assists surrendered, giving up 151 assists. Opponents are shooting 42.6% against them, with Chicago allowing an average of 38.9 rebounds per game while conceding 32.8% on 3-point attempts, ranking 9th in opponents’ points per game (86.3).
Most recently, the Washington Mystics faced a loss against the Los Angeles Sparks, falling 92-87. In that game, they secured 24 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 31. Washington gave up possession 15 times and made 4 steals. The Sparks were called for 24 fouls, sending the Mystics to the line for 29 free throws, converting 20, yielding a rate of 69.0%. Shooting beyond the arc, they managed 5 of 22 attempts (22.7%). Overall, the Mystics shot 50.8% from the field, hitting 31 of 61 attempts while allowing the Sparks to achieve a shooting percentage of 50.0% (33 of 66). Washington allowed the Sparks to hit 30.0% on 3-pointers (6 of 20) and hit 20 of 28 free-throw attempts (71.4%). In total, the Mystics conceded 29 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards.
Shakira Austin was a standout for the Mystics in that matchup, hitting 8 of 10 shots for a remarkable field goal percentage of 80.0% and securing 10 rebounds. She tallied 25 points in her 25 minutes of play and recorded 3 assists.
The Mystics currently hold a 3-4 record this season. Thus far, they’ve scored a total of 584 points (averaging 83.4 points per game) and secured 35.9 rebounds per contest. Washington averages 25.0 fouls per game and maintains a free-throw percentage of 76.2%. Offensively, they are shooting at 45.6%, ranking them 7th in the league. They average 18.7 assists per game (11th in the league) while committing 15.6 turnovers. Defensively, Washington ranks 10th in points allowed per game (87.1). Their opponents make 34.9% of their 3-point attempts (66 of 189), with an 80.0% success rate at the free-throw line. They surrender an average of 19.9 assists and 30.7 rebounds per game, ranking them 11th and 3rd in the league, respectively. They force 12.7 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 41.5% (2nd in the league).
Who do you think will prevail in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Washington (-2.5)
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