The Connecticut Sun host Washington on Saturday, looking to build on their 14-8 mark against the 5-15 Mystics in WNBA action at Mohegan Sun Arena.

The Mystics will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 9-11 ATS against the number this season, while the Sun are 13-9 ATS. Washington is 8-12 on the totals; Connecticut is 10-12.



View Washington vs Connecticut Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Mystics listed as 9.5-point underdogs. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER line for this game was set at 151.5.

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How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Connecticut's No. 6-ranked offense (78.7 PPG) against a Mystics defense that ranks No. 8 at 77.2 PPG. The Sun have averaged 42.3% from the field per game, more than the Mystics have managed so far this season (41% on average).

Defensively, the Mystics feature the league's No. 6-rated defense on the road, allowing 79.9 points per game. Connecticut, meanwhile, comes in at No. 8 in the league in scoring at home.

Washington was a 64-63 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Liberty. They covered the 3.5–point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 127 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Crystal Langhorne scored 18 points leading the Mystics to a 64-63 victory over New York at Verizon Center on Friday.

In their last action, Connecticut was a 72-59 loser at home against the Silver Stars. They failed to cover the 5.5–point spread as favorites, while the combined score (131) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Connecticut got 16 points from Asjha Jones but lost anyway 72-59 against the Silver Stars on Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena.


Washington Mystics Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing New York are 7-3
After playing New York are 2-8
After a win are 5-5

Connecticut Sun Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

A few Mystics at Sun trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
Washington is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Connecticut is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Connecticut is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games


Next up:
Washington at New York, Tuesday, August 16
Connecticut home to Minnesota, Tuesday, August 16