The Washington Mystics (1-0) and Connecticut Sun (0-0) meet in the WNBA today. Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. EDT at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The game will be broadcast live on NBCS-BOS.
The Mystics are favored by -3.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 158.5 (-109o / -110u). The Mystics are a -172 favorite to win outright, while the Sun are +140 to pull off the upset.
Let’s get into my Mystics vs. Sun predictions and WNBA picks.
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Mystics vs. Sun Odds
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Mystics vs. Sun Picks
Spread
We do not have a play on the Mystics vs. Sun spread.
Moneyline
We’re going to pass on the Mystics vs. Sun moneyline.
Over/Under
There is no value on the Mystics vs. Sun over/under. The total looks about right, so we’re going to play a prop instead.
My Pick: Shakira Austin Under 18.5 Points and Rebounds
- Mystics vs. Sun spread: Mystics -3.5 (-112), Sun +3.5 (-108)
- Mystics vs. Sun over/under: 158.5 (-109o / -110u)
- Mystics vs. Sun moneyline: Mystics -172, Sun +140
- Mystics vs. Sun best bet: Shakira Austin Under 18.5 Points & Rebounds
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The points and rebounds prop for Shakira Austin looks like a strong wager based on the current data. The line of 18.5 compares favorably based on our WNBA simulations.
The prop projects to hit 59.48% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 6.43% edge. You can find all WNBA props in our props tool.
Best Bet: Shakira Austin Under 18.5 Points and Rebounds
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