Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics 5/23/2023 Picks

Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics 5/23/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

On Tuesday night, the Connecticut Sun will travel to Washington to face the Mystics for the second consecutive game. The Sun holds the second-best ranking in the WNBA this season, boasting a 2-0 record.

In their recent matchup, Connecticut emerged victorious with an 80-74 win over the Mystics at home on Sunday. Alyssa Thomas played a crucial role for the Sun, contributing 14 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

Additionally, DeWanna Bonner, the center for Connecticut, delivered an impressive performance with 21 points and three assists, aiding in securing the victory.

During the 2022 season, the Connecticut Sun showcased their strength, finishing with an impressive 25-11 record and reaching the WNBA finals, where they fell short against the Aces.

Jonquel Jones played a significant role for Connecticut, leading the team with an average of 14.6 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.

The Connecticut Sun averages 75 points per game on 34.3 percent shooting while allowing 67.5 points per game on 36.3 percent shooting.

DeWanna Bonner is the leading scorer for the Sun, averaging 20 points and five rebounds per game, while Alyssa Thomas contributes an average of 16 points and six assists.

Brionna Jones is the third player with a double-digit scoring average, and Tiffany Hayes grabs 3.5 rebounds per game.

The Sun has a shooting percentage of 25.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free-throw line.

Defensively, they hold opponents to a 20 percent shooting percentage from deep and gather an average of 44.5 rebounds per game.

In terms of scoring, the Sun excelled at both ends of the court in the previous season, ranking third-best in the league in points scored per game (85.8) and second-best in points allowed per game (77.8).

Connecticut also demonstrated strong rebounding capabilities, leading the league in rebounds per game (37.1) and rebounds allowed per game (29.0).

The Sun’s aggressive defense resulted in an impressive average of 15.5 forced turnovers per game, ranking them the best in the league.

They ranked eighth in the league in turnovers per game, averaging 14.4. Connecticut had a lower average in three-point shooting, ranking second-worst in the WNBA with 6.4 threes per game.

However, when they did shoot from beyond the arc, they displayed a solid shooting percentage of 35.4 percent, ranking third-best in the league.

The Under is 6-0 in the Sun’s last six games following a straight-up win.
The Under is 7-0 in the Sun’s last seven road games.
Connecticut is 4-0 ATS in their last four games vs a team from Eastern Conference.
The Sun is 2-0 in their last two games against the spread.
The Connecticut Sun is 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games.

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Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Predictions 5/23/2023

The Washington Mystics began this season ranked seventh in the WNBA standings. They secured a victory in their first game but suffered a loss in their second matchup.

In their 80-74 defeat against the Sun on Sunday, Mystics center Shakira Austin delivered an outstanding performance with 21 points and 11 rebounds.

Elena Delle Donne also had a strong game for the Mystics, contributing 19 points and 11 rebounds.

The Washington Mystics had a solid regular season record of 22-14 during the previous season. However, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Seattle Storm.

It is worth noting that the Mystics had the first overall pick in the WNBA draft last year for the first time in franchise history. They ultimately traded to the third pick and selected a promising future star in Shakira Austin.

Currently, the Washington Mystics have an average of 77 points per game on 42.4 percent shooting while allowing 72 points per game on 35.6 percent shooting.

Elena Delle Donne leads the team in scoring, averaging 16 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Natasha Cloud contributes an average of 13.5 points and six assists.

Shakira Austin is the third player with a double-digit scoring average, and Ariel Atkins grabs two rebounds per game.

The Mystics have a shooting percentage of 20.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free-throw line.

Defensively, they hold opponents to a 24.5 percent shooting percentage from beyond the arc and gather an average of 35 rebounds per game.

The Washington Mystics are 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a straight-up loss.
The Mystics are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games
The under is 19-7 in the Mystics’ last 26 home games
The Wahington Mystics are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 Tuesday games.

Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics. The WNBA pick for this game is the Washington Mystics.

The Connecticut Sun have shown impressive form in the early stages of the 2023 season and will aim to continue their success against the Mystics on Tuesday, making it two consecutive wins.

Eager to bounce back from their disappointing result on Sunday, the Mystics will seek revenge, likely relying on another standout performance from Shakira Austin.

Anticipate both teams to display aggressive play, potentially resulting in a higher-scoring game. Based on my analysis, I predict a final score of 84-79 in favor of the Connecticut Sun.

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