Washington Mystics vs Connecticut Sun Prediction 8-31-24 WNBA Picks

Mystics Hoping to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

The Washington Mystics are coming off of a hard-fought 83-81 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday and will look to rebound against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday.

The Mystics are currently 16-16 on the season and are in the middle of a playoff race. A win against the Sun would be a big boost to their chances of making the postseason.

Sun Looking to Clinch Playoff Berth

The Connecticut Sun are 23-9 on the season and have already clinched a playoff berth. However, they are still looking to improve their seeding.

A win against the Mystics would help the Sun move up in the standings and give them a better chance of getting a favorable matchup in the playoffs.

Prediction

The Sun are the better team on paper and should be favored to win this game. However, the Mystics are playing for their playoff lives and will be motivated to pull off an upset.

I predict that the Sun will win this game, but the Mystics will keep it close. The final score will be Sun 84, Mystics 78.

Expert Betting Picks

• Sun -5.5
• Over 157.5 points
• Jonquel Jones over 18.5 points