Mystics vs Sky Picks and Prediction – 6/23/2023

The Washington Mystics end a 2 game homestand Thursday night in Chicago for their second consecutive game against the Chicago Sky. Washington comes into Thursday three games above .500 after winning four of the last five following an 8 point victory against this Chicago team on Sunday. Offensively Washington has been mediocre this year averaging 75.8 points per game on 39.3% shooting, while the defense has done just enough allowing 73.7 points per game.

Elene Delle Donne is the offensive leader for Washington this season averaging 18.4 points per game on 47.5% shooting from the floor. Shakira Austin is second on the team averaging 12 points and leads the way averaging 8.1 rebounds, while Brittany Sykes chips in a third best 10.5 points per game as well. Natasha Cloud is averaging 9.6 points and leads Washington with 5.8 assists per game.

The Chicago Sky stay at home Thursday two games below .500 on a four-game skid following the loss to Washington in their last game. Offensively Chicago has played well this season averaging 79.3 points per game on 43.4% shooting, but the defense has been terrible allowing 81.5 points resulting in the below .500 record for the sky.

Marina Mabrey has carried the Chicago offense for the first eleven games this season averaging a team leading 17.5 points per game on 43.8% shooting from the floor. Kahleah Copper has been fantastic as well averaging a second best 16.4 points and Alanna Smith leads Chicago pulling in 6.8 rebounds and scoring 10.3 points per game. Courtney Williams is averaging just 7.2 points but leads the sky with 5.5 assists.