WNBA

Washington enters with better recent form, winning three straight and going 8-2 over its last 10, while Chicago is 4-6 over its last 10 despite a recent win. The Mystics have been more balanced on both ends, with stronger defensive numbers, a better turnover margin, and a healthier overall efficiency profile. Chicago still has scoring ability, but its road record and defensive numbers make it harder to trust against a home team that has consistently limited opponents below league-average scoring.
Washington should control this game behind its defense and home-court edge, while Chicago’s road issues and lower defensive ceiling make it difficult to keep pace for four quarters. The best read is Washington to win comfortably, with a projected final score of 91-78. That score supports the Mystics on the spread and leaves some room for the total to land above the market number, but the stronger betting value is the Washington side because the pricing appears to understate the gap between these teams.