Mystics vs Sun Picks and Prediction – 5/18/2025

The Connecticut Sun host the Washington Mystics on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. This early-season matchup features a Mystics team looking to build on their opening win and a Sun squad embarking on a new era under head coach Rachid Meziane. Get ready for all the WNBA action with our free WNBA Picks.

The Mystics (1–0) started their season with a 94–90 home victory over the Atlanta Dream. Guard Brittney Sykes led the team with 22 points, showcasing her scoring prowess. Under first-year head coach Sydney Johnson, the Mystics aim to implement an up-tempo style of play, emphasizing quick scoring and dynamic ball movement. The team’s balanced offense and defensive tenacity will be key factors as they face the Sun on the road.

The Sun (0–0) enter the 2025 season with significant changes, including a new head coach, Rachid Meziane, and a largely revamped roster. Only two players from last season—Marina Mabrey and Olivia Nelson-Ododa—return, while new additions like veteran Tina Charles and rookies Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers bring fresh talent to the team. Meziane, known for his international coaching success, aims to instill a team-first culture focused on ball movement, defense, and balanced scoring. Despite preseason rankings placing them near the bottom, the Sun are optimistic, buoyed by renewed fan interest marked by sold-out season tickets. 

Given the Mystics’ strong start and the Sun’s roster overhaul, Washington holds an advantage in this matchup. The Mystics’ cohesive play and offensive firepower may prove too much for a Connecticut team still seeking chemistry. Expect Washington to cover the spread, and win this one by a score of 79-70.