The Washington Mystics make the trip to Chicago to face the Sky on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Following a brutal 89–56 loss to Atlanta, the Mystics need a bounce‑back performance. Meanwhile, the Sky are riding momentum from Angel Reese’s triple‑double in a 78–66 win over Connecticut. With both teams hungry for stability, we attempt to determine which team will come out on top by making our Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky prediction.
Our Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky Pick
- Spread: Sky +3
- Total: Under 157
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Washington Mystics @ Chicago Sky
- Date & Time: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025, 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
| Market | Line |
|---|---|
| Spread | Sky +3 |
| Moneyline | Mystics -155, Sky +130 |
| Total | 157 |
Key Storylines
- The Mystics are reeling after their worst offensive outing of the year, scoring just 56 points on 29.5% shooting. Rookie Sonia Citron still delivered double digits in scoring, but no player had more than 10 points in that game.
- The Sky were boosted by Angel Reese’s first career triple‑double (11 points, 13 boards, and 11 assists) in a 78–66 win over the Connecticut Sun last time out. Reese will look to make an impact again in this game.
- Chicago is without Courtney Vandersloot, who is out for the season with an ACL tear. Her loss leaves a void in the Sky backcourt. But Hailey Van Lith helped energize the bench against Connecticut, scoring 16 off the bench, and she will be a key player for Chicago going forward.
- Defensive focus will be key in this game. Both teams rank in the bottom four in the WNBA in defensive rating and getting stops will be vital for both sides.
Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first time these teams have met during the 2025 WNBA season.
- Washington is 6-5 against the spread this season, while Chicago is 4-6 ATS.
- Washington games have stayed under their totals 7 times in 11 games so far this year.
- Chicago is 5-5 on over/unders in 2025.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Reese | Over 11.5 Rebounds | She grabbed 13 rebounds last game and has averaged 11.9 RPG this season. |
| Brittney Sykes | Over 19.5 Points | Look for Sykes to bounce back after a poor shooting game against Atlanta. |
| Sonia Citron | Under 12.5 Points | Won’t be able to rely on points at the rim against the size of Chicago. |
Advanced Metrics & Trends
- Offense/Defense: Both teams are being held under 80 points per game this season. They are also both in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating, so something has to give here.
- Pace: Washington ranks seventh in the W in pace, while Chicago is ninth. The tempo of this game shouldn’t radically influence the total in one direction or the other.
- Mismatches: Kiki Iriafen and Stefanie Dolson will have their hands full with the frontcourt duo of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso of the Sky in this game.
Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky Model Prediction
Score Projection: Chicago Sky 76 – Washington Mystics 72
Win Probability: Sky 60%, Mystics 40%
Final Thoughts
Chicago got a much-needed win in their last outing. And while that win came against a bleak-looking Connecticut team, the emergence of Hailey Van Lith as another scoring option was encouraging for them. Look for Chicago to build on that here and for their bigs to slow down Rookie of the Year contender Kiki Iriafen on the interior, as Chicago should win as a home underdog.
