Matchup: Chicago Sky (5–12) vs. Washington Mystics (8–10)
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM ET
Venue: EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, VA
Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network, The U, WCIU
Streaming: FuboTV, WNBA League Pass
Game Overview
The Washington Mystics host the Chicago Sky in a pivotal Eastern Conference clash as both teams look to gain ground in the playoff race. The Mystics are coming off back-to-back losses but have won eight of their last 10 meetings against the Sky. Meanwhile, Chicago wraps up a grueling four-game road trip, still searching for consistency under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh.
This is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. Washington won the first matchup 79–72 on June 17 behind a 32-point explosion from Brittney Sykes.
Starting Lineups (Projected)
| Sky | Position | Mystics |
| Rachel Banham | PG | Sonia Citron |
| Ariel Atkins | SG | Brittney Sykes |
| Michaela Onyenwere | SF | Jade Melbourne |
| Angel Reese | PF | Kiki Iriafen |
| Elizabeth Williams | C | Shakira Austin |
Key Players to Watch
Chicago Sky
Angel Reese: 12.6 PPG, 12.8 RPG – Leads the WNBA in rebounding and has grabbed 15+ boards in five straight games.
Rachel Banham: 20 points in her last outing vs. Minnesota; averaging 2.1 made threes over her last 10 games.
Ariel Atkins: 14.4 PPG, 1.9 SPG – Veteran guard and defensive anchor, acquired in a major offseason trade.
Washington Mystics
Sonia Citron: 14.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG – Rookie All-Star and top perimeter scorer.
Kiki Iriafen: 12.3 PPG, 8.3 RPG – Another All-Star rookie, brings energy and rebounding inside.
Brittney Sykes: 17.9 PPG – Team’s leading scorer, though averaging just 7.0 PPG over her last three games.
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Sky | Mystics |
| Record | 5–12 (12th WNBA) | 8–10 (9th WNBA) |
| Last 10 Games | 3–7 | 5–5 |
| Points Per Game | 78.6 (12th) | 78.9 (11th) |
| Points Allowed | 87.2 (12th) | 80.7 (8th) |
| Rebounds Per Game | 35.8 | 34.9 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10.5 (2nd in WNBA) | 9.1 |
| Turnovers | 13.0 | 15.0 |
The Sky are 1–7 vs. Eastern Conference teams and have more road wins (3) than home wins (2).
The Mystics average 37.1 points in the paint, second in the East, led by Shakira Austin.
Washington has covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 meetings vs. Chicago.
Injury Report
Sky:
Kamilla Cardoso (C) – OUT (rest after FIBA AmeriCup)
Courtney Vandersloot (G) – OUT (injury)
Mystics:
Georgia Amoore (G) – OUT (ACL)
With Cardoso and Vandersloot out, and the Sky struggling to generate consistent offense, Washington’s rebounding edge and home-court advantage should carry them to a win. Expect Angel Reese to dominate the glass, but the Mystics’ balanced scoring and rookie firepower give them the edge.
GAME ODDS
Chicago Sky 161.5
Washington Mystics – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
