Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky 5-26-2023

Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky 5/26/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky 5/26/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

 

The unbeaten Sky open their home schedule against the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, on May 27, 2023.

 

The Mystics faced off with the Connecticut Sun and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 88-81 in their last game.

 

Washington finished with a 41.5% FG percentage (27 out of 65) and made 8 of their 28 shots from beyond the arc. From the free throw line, the Mystics made 19 of their 21 tries for a percentage of 90.5%.

 

In the matter of grabbing rebounds, they compiled 33, with 12 of them being of the offensive sort. They also doled out 18 assists in the matchup while forcing 13 turnovers and earning five steals.

 

On defense, Washington allowed the other team to shoot 47.5% from the floor on 29 out of 61 attempts. Connecticut doled out six dimes and had nine steals for the game.

 

On top of that, Connecticut grabbed 30 boards (6 offensive, 24 defensive) and earned four blocked shots. Connecticut walked away from this one, shooting 73.3% at the free-throw line and knocking down 22 of 30 shots.

 

They made eight of their 22 attempts from beyond the arc. Elena Delle Donne is one player who had an impact on the game.

 

She ended up walking away with 27 points on 11 of 18 shooting. She saw the court for 36 minutes and also snagged seven rebounds. Delle Donne shot 61.1% from the floor and totaled four assists.

 

Washington enters this contest with a win-loss record of 1-2 this season. The Mystics connect on 23.6% of their shots from 3-point land (17 of 72) and 85.2% from the charity stripe.

 

They average 78.3 points per contest (6th in the league) while shooting 42.2% from the field. They turn it over 12.3 times per contest, and as a basketball team, they commit 21.0 fouls on a nightly basis

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The Mystics are collecting 34.3 boards per game and earning 59 dimes on the campaign, which is first in basketball in terms of passing the ball.

 

On the defensive end of the court, the Mystics are forcing 13.7 turnovers on a nightly basis, and they draw 18.7 fouls. They currently rank 12th in the WNBA in giving up assists to their opponents, with 56 conceded on the campaign.

 

The Mystics are allowing a FG percentage of 39.3% (41 of 56), and they surrender 38.7 rebounds per contest as a team.

 

They are giving up 28.2% on shots from the distance and are 6th in the WNBA in PPG against their opponents (77.3).

 

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Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky Predictions 5/26/2023

 

The last time they took the hardwood, the Chicago Sky went home victorious with a score of 75-69 when they played the Phoenix Mercury.

 

The Sky snagged 28 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards for 39. They gave up possession of the ball 11 times while getting four steals in the game.

 

The Mercury was called for 19 personal fouls in this contest, which took the Sky to the charity stripe for 19 shots. They made 13 of them, for a percentage of 68.4%.

 

Concerning 3-pointers, Chicago converted 6 of 15 tries (40.0%). When this game wrapped up, the Sky ended up shooting 28 for 70 from the floor, which gave them a rate of 40.0%.

 

The Sky permitted the Mercury to bury 23 out of their 56 attempts from the floor, which gave them a percentage of 41.1% in this matchup.

 

They finished 31.3% from beyond the perimeter by going 5 of 16 and shooting 18 out of 24 at the free throw line (75.0%). About cleaning up the glass, Chicago permitted Phoenix to grab 29 in all (3 offensive).

 

Courtney Williams ended up being a factor for the Sky in this matchup. She made 5 of 11 in this contest for a rate of 45.5% and added six rebounds.

 

Williams scored 12 points in her 37 minutes on the court and tallied seven assists in this contest.

 

Chicago has a win-loss record of 2-0 on the season. Chicago has scored 152 points so far this year (76.0 per contest), and they collect 37.0 rebounds per game.

 

The Sky are committing 21.0 fouls per game while shooting 76.0% from the charity stripe. Regarding offense, the Sky are connecting on 41.5% of their shots from the field, ranked 3rd in the league.

 

They assist teammates 21.0 times per contest (3rd in the company), and they turn it over 11.5 times per game.

 

On the defensive side of the court, the Sky is 2nd in the league in points allowed per contest with 67.5.

 

The Chicago defense surrenders 27.5% on three-point shots (11 of 40), and opponents connect on 80.0% of their shots from the charity stripe.

 

They allow 16.5 assists and 34.5 total boards per game, which ranks them 2nd and 5th in the league, respectively. They are forcing 19.0 turnovers per game and have let teams shoot 37.0% from the field (3rd in basketball).

 

Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky, The WNBA pick for this game is the Chicago Sky at -5.5. The Washington Mystics are the more talented team on paper and should be favored.

 

However, the Chicago Sky has looked good through two games, especially on the defensive side, and now they’re at home.

 

The Sky are 2-0, and both wins came on the road. The Sky deserves some credit. I’ll take a shot with the home dog, riding the hot hand.

 

The Sky are coming off Sunday’s 75-69 road victory at Phoenix. Copper scored 15 points to lead four players in double figures.

 

Chicago announced Tuesday that forward Isabelle Harrison, a seventh-year pro in her first season with the team, will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a torn left meniscus. Prediction: Chicago will win 82-78.

 

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Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky 5/26/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

WNBA Starting Time: 5:00 PM EST

 

Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois

 

Date: Friday, May 26, ET

 

TV: Fever Website, NBC Sports Washington

 

WNBA Odds: Chicago Sky +4.5

 

WNBA Totals: 158.5

 

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