Mystics vs Sky Picks and Prediction – 6/18/2025

Washington rolls into Chicago for a Commissioner's Cup battle between two struggling teams trying to spark something in June. The Mystics sit at 4-7 after a brutal 89-56 loss to Atlanta, while the Sky just picked up a surprise 78-66 win at Connecticut to move to 3-7. Both teams have dropped more than half of the last ten games, and Monday’s showdown could determine who pulls out of the basement faster. Take the WNBA by storm with our WNBA picks.

Washington is coming off its worst loss of the season, getting blown out by 33 points at home against the Dream. Before that, they had shown signs of life with a 104-point outburst in a win over Connecticut, but consistency has been a major issue. Brittney Sykes is the offensive engine, averaging 20.6 points per game, though she's shooting just 36.3% from the field. The Mystics are 1-4 on the road and will need better execution in crunch time to change that.

Defensively, Washington is allowing 79.4 points per game, which closely mirrors what they score (79.6). The team shoots 43.9% from the field and averages 36.9 boards per game. They're also getting 17.7 assists per outing and swiping 5.4 steals, but haven’t been able to translate that into consistent wins. Georgia Amoore remains out, limiting backcourt depth. Unless they tighten up on both ends, it’s going to be tough pulling off a road win.

Chicago finally snapped a three-game skid by shocking the Sun with a dominant win on the road. They’ve beaten Dallas and now Connecticut on the road but haven’t been able to protect home court, sitting at just 1-2 in Chicago. Atkins leads the offense with 13.2 points per game while shooting 43.2%. The offense has been inconsistent, though, failing to top 80 points in five of the last six games.

Defensively, the Sky have been a mess. They give up 89.3 points per game—worst in the league right now—and are shooting only 40.3% from the floor. They rebound at a nearly identical clip to Washington (36.7), but commit more turnovers and haven’t been able to force stops late. They are without Moriah Jefferson and still missing Courtney Vandersloot, which limits what they can do in terms of ball distribution. They'll need a strong start and better defense to have a shot.

Even with both teams underperforming, Washington is better statistically in almost every major category—points per game, field goal percentage, and points allowed. The Mystics hold opponents to 10 fewer points per game than Chicago and have the best player on the floor in Brittney Sykes. If they avoid turnovers and get average shooting, the Sky’s leaky defense won’t be enough to hold up. Final Score Prediction: Washington Mystics win 83-74.