Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Prediction 5-17-24 Picks

The Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun meet Friday in WNBA action at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Here’s a Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Prediction.

Washington Mystics Betting Preview

The Washington Mystics look for their first win after losing their opener to the Liberty. The Mystics look to avoid their first 0-2 start since the 2021 season. The Washington Mystics are averaging 80 points on 39.7 percent shooting and allowing 85 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Ariel Atkins is averaging 20 points and 2 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 14 points and 7 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer and Stefanie Dolson is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per Game.

Connecticut Sun Betting Preview

The Connecticut Sun look for another win after waxing the Fever in their opener. The Sun look for their third 2-0 start in the last 4 seasons. The Connecticut Sun are averaging 92 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 48 percent shooting. DeWanna Bonner is averaging 20 points and 1 assist, while Tyasha Harris is averaging 16 points and 2 assists. DiJonai Carrington is the third double-digit scorer and Alyssa Thomas is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Connecticut Sun are shooting 42.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The Connecticut Sun are allowing 40 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per Game.

Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Injury Report

Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Moriah Jefferson are listed as day to day for the Connecticut Sun. Shakira Austin is listed as day to day for the Washington Mystics.

Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Prediction

The Washington Mystics didn’t have the easiest start to the season with a Game against a title contender in the Liberty, but they looked like a team that’s going through a transition. The Mystics didn’t shoot well and couldn’t get stops. Missing some of their top players from last season, it’s going to take the Mystics time to figure themselves out. As I mentioned in a previous write-up, the Connecticut Sun are the definition of consistent, and they usually take care of Business in spots they’re supposed to. The Sun have won 9 of the last 10 Games against the Mystics and 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 Games. Give me the Sun in a comfortable home win.