WNBA Game Preview - Mystics underdogs vs Sun at Washington

Connecticut SunWashington Mystics
June 29, 7:00 PM | Verizon Center

Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Odds

9-3TEAM RECORD2-9



Bettors will be looking to hit pay dirt on Friday when the Mystics try to run the Sun off the court at Verizon Center in pro hoops action.

Supporters of the Sun have seen them go 9-3 and 6-6 ATS so far this season, while the Mystics are at 2-9 and 4-7 ATS. In totals betting, the Mystics are 6-5, while the Sun are 6-5-1.



View Connecticut vs Washington Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as 7-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, while the total was hovering around 151.5 at most shops.

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How They Match Up:
The game also pits Washington's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 68.8 PPG, against a Sun defense that ranks No. 8 at 79.1 PPG. The Mystics field goal percentage has averaged 42.5% so far, less than the Sun shooters have achieved on the year, 44.1% per game.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Sun own the league's No. 6-rated mark, allowing 80.5 points per game when on the road. Washington, on the other hand, rates No. 12 in home scoring.

Connecticut lost its last outing, a 95-61 result against the Fever on June 21. The Sun failed to cover in that game as a 6-point underdog, while the 156 combined points took the game UNDER the total. Connecticut was run off the court by the Fever on Thursday as Indiana blasted them 95-61 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 79-71 loser as they battled the Storm at home. The Mystics failed to cover in the match as a 3-point underdog, while 150 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Washington got 20 points and 10 rebounds from Crystal Langhorne in a losing cause in a 79-71 loss to Seattle on Tuesday at Verizon Center.


Connecticut Sun Trends:
When playing on Friday are 5-4
Before playing Seattle are 6-4
After playing Indiana are 9-1
After a loss are 7-3

Washington Mystics Trends:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 3-7
After playing Seattle are 2-8
After a loss are 2-8


A few Sun at Mystics trends to consider:
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Connecticut's last 8 games on the road
Connecticut is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Connecticut's last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home


Next up:
Connecticut home to Seattle, Sunday, July 1
Washington home to Phoenix, Sunday, July 1

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