Mystics vs. Sky: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Sept. 17

The Chicago Sky (15-25) will try to end a three-game losing streak when hosting the Washington Mystics (24-16) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Wintrust Arena. The contest airs on The U and MNMT.

Washington enters this game after an 88-82 loss against Los Angeles. The Mystics' leading scorer was Sonia Citron, who finished with 22 points, four assists and three steals.

Chicago fell on the road to New York 85-66 last time out, and were led by Natasha Cloud (14 PTS, 75 FG%) and Sydney Taylor (13 PTS, 28.6 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT).

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Mystics vs. Sky Betting Lines

Snag a look below at the latest betting lines for the Mystics-Sky game.

• Favorite: Mystics (-3.5)
• Total: 167.5
• Mystics Moneyline: -158
• Sky Moneyline: +128

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Mystics Betting Insights

• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Mystics' implied win probability is 61.2%.
• Washington has been a moneyline favorite 18 times this season. They've gone 13-5 in those games.
• The Mystics have won 24 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 16 times.
• Washington's 40 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 167.5 points 19 times.
• The Mystics have had an average of 165.1 points in their games this season, 2.4 fewer than this matchup's total.

Sky Betting Insights

• The implied probability of a win by the Sky based on the moneyline is 43.9%.
• This season, Chicago has been the underdog 26 times and won six, or 23.1%, of those games.
• The Sky are 21-19-0 ATS this year.
• Chicago's games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 167.5 points in 25 of 40 outings.
• The Sky's average game total this season has been 174.1, 6.6 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Key Stats for Mystics vs. Sky

• Washington scores 82.8 points per game, 6.9 fewer points than the 89.7 Chicago gives up.
• The Mystics are 11-1 when scoring more than 89.7 points.
• Washington has scored at a higher clip at home than on the road in the 2026 season (85.1 points per game at home versus 80.6 on the road), and has also allowed more points in home games than away (83.2 per home game versus 82.9 on the road).
• Chicago scores an average of 86.7 points per game, just 3.7 more points than the 83.0 Washington gives up to opponents.
• The Sky have put together an 11-15 record in games when they've scored more than 83.0 points.
• At home, Chicago is better offensively, putting up 90.6 points per game, compared to 82.8 away. But it is not as good defensively, giving up 90.4 points per game at home, and 89.0 on the road.

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