Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Scheduled Tip-Off Time 7:30 p.m. ET
Broadcast available on WNBA League Pass (regional options may include Monumental Sports Network / local Chicago coverage).
Current Player Rosters
Chicago Sky (head coach Tyler Marsh):
Key available players include center Kamilla Cardoso, guards Courtney Vandersloot, Sydney Taylor, Gabriela Jaquez, Rachel Banham, and Jacy Sheldon; forwards/centers Elizabeth Williams and others. The roster has been heavily impacted by injuries.
Washington Mystics:
Key players include center Shakira Austin, forward Kiki Iriafen, guards Sonia Citron (status monitored), and supporting cast contributing to strong rebounding and balanced scoring. The Mystics feature solid depth and interior presence.
Scheduled Tip-Off Time and Broadcast7:30 p.m. ET, available on WNBA League Pass (regional options may include Monumental Sports Network / local Chicago coverage).
Listed Injury Reports
Chicago Sky (significantly short-handed):
DiJonai Carrington (G/F, foot) – Out.
Natasha Cloud (G, knee) – Out.
Azurá Stevens (F/C, knee) – Out.
Aicha Coulibaly (G, knee) – Out.
Skylar Diggins (G, knee) – Out for season.
Rickea Jackson (F, knee/ACL) – Out for season.
Washington Mystics:
Sonia Citron (G, personal) – Listed as out in recent reports (status for this game should be confirmed closer to tip; some sources indicated limited or no major current absences). Overall healthier than Chicago.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Kamilla Cardoso (Sky) vs. Shakira Austin / Kiki Iriafen (Mystics): Cardoso anchors Chicago’s interior with scoring and rebounding (around 14.6 PPG, 8.6 RPG). Austin provides efficient scoring and defense; Iriafen leads the Mystics in rebounding (near 9.5–9.6 RPG) and contributes scoring.
Courtney Vandersloot / Sydney Taylor (Sky) vs. Mystics perimeter players: Vandersloot handles playmaking; Taylor has provided scoring punch. Mystics emphasize rebounding advantage (37.6 RPG team average) and field-goal percentage edge.
Team styles: Sky average ~86.6 PPG but allow ~90.4; Mystics score ~83.6 while allowing fewer (~82.5) and dominate the boards.
Recent Team Forms
Chicago Sky: Snapped a multi-game skid with a 97-85 home win over Toronto on Sept. 22. Prior results included heavy losses (e.g., 80-110 to Washington on Sept. 17, 81-106 at Atlanta). Road record poor (around 5-16). Last 10 roughly 4-6.
Washington Mystics: On a three-game winning streak, including a dominant 110-80 road win over the Sky on Sept. 17 and a recent victory over Connecticut. Strong home form (14-7 range) and 8-2 in recent stretches.
Series History (2026)
Mystics lead the season series 2-0. They defeated Chicago 110-80 on Sept. 17 (Iriafen prominent) and earlier in the year. Chicago has struggled in the matchup.
Betting Trends
Trends favor the home Mystics heavily due to form, health, and the prior blowout. Large spreads can be vulnerable late in the season if the favorite rests players or the underdog plays with nothing to lose, but Chicago’s injury list makes covering difficult. Totals lean toward the under in some injury-affected games, though the Mystics’ recent scoring suggests potential for the over if they push.
GAME ODDS
Chicago Sky 168
Washington Mystics – 13
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, September 23, 2026
