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

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

Washington suffered defeat by a final score of 88-82 in its last game against Los Angeles. Leading the way on offense for the Mystics was Sonia Citron, who finished with 19 points and four assists. Shakira Austin posted 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Chicago lost to New York 85-66 on the road in its last game. Its top scorers were 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

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Mystics a 61.2% chance to win.
• Washington has won 13 of the 18 games when it was favored on the moneyline this season (72.2%).
• The Mystics have won 24 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 16 times.
• In 19 of 40 games this season, Washington and its opponents have gone over 167.5 points.
• The average point total in Mystics outings this year is 165.1, 2.4 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Sky Betting Insights

• The moneyline for this contest implies a 43.9% chance of a victory for the Sky.
• Chicago has been the underdog in 26 games this season and won six (23.1%) of those contests.
• The Sky have covered 21 times in 40 matchups with a spread this season.
• Chicago has combined with its opponents to score more than 167.5 points in 25 of 40 games this season.
• Sky games this year have had a 174.1-point total on average, 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 allows.
• When the Mystics score more than 89.7 points, they are 11-1.
• Washington has scored at a higher rate at home than away in the 2026 season (85.1 points per game at home versus 80.6 on the road), but has also surrendered more points in home games than away (83.2 per home game versus 82.9 on the road).
• Chicago puts up only 3.7 more points per game (86.7) than Washington gives up (83.0).
• The Sky have gone 11-15 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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