CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C. | 🕢 Tip-off: 7:30 PM ET
Watch Live: NBA TV, Monumental Sports Network, WNBA League Pass
Game Overview
The Washington Mystics (12-13) host the struggling Chicago Sky (7-18) in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. Washington aims to solidify its playoff position, while Chicago desperately seeks to snap a five-game losing streak and salvage a fading season. This marks the third meeting between the teams in 2025, with the Mystics holding a 2-0 edge.
Team Comparison
| Category | Washington Mystics | Chicago Sky |
| Record | 12-13 (8-5 Home) | 7-18 (3-10 Away) |
| Points Per Game | 77.2 | 75.0 |
| Field Goal % | 43.1% | 41.7% |
| 3PT Shooting % | 33.0% | 35.0% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.1 | 37.0 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.0 | 16.1 |
| Defensive Rating | 80.8 PPG allowed | 85.9 PPG allowed |
Players to Watch
Washington Mystics
Brittney Sykes – 16.0 PPG, 4.5 APG; explosive scorer and defensive anchor
Sonia Citron – 13.6 PPG, 2.2 APG; rookie standout with clutch shooting
Shakira Austin – 14.8 PPG over last 10 games; dominant in the paint
Chicago Sky
Kamilla Cardoso – 12.0 PPG, 7.8 RPG; key frontcourt presence
Rachel Banham – 13.7 PPG over last 10 games; perimeter threat
Elizabeth Williams – 8.0 PPG, veteran leadership in the post
Injury Report
Chicago Sky:
Angel Reese (back), Hailey Van Lith (ankle), Moriah Jefferson (leg), Ariel Atkins (leg), Courtney Vandersloot (ACL) – All OUT
Washington Mystics:
Georgia Amoore (ACL), Aaliyah Edwards (wrist), Sika Kone (contract suspension) – OUT
Betting Trends
Win Probability: Mystics 72.6% Sky 27.4%
Washington has won 9 of the last 10 meetings against Chicago. With the Sky missing key contributors and struggling on both ends, expect the Mystics to control the tempo and dominate the glass. Brittney Sykes and Sonia Citron should lead a balanced attack, while Chicago’s depleted roster will rely heavily on Cardoso and Banham.
GAME ODDS
Chicago Sky 157.5
Washington Mystics – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 28, 2025
