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Washington Mystics
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Chicago Sky

Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky Picks & Predictions

Model updated Sep 11, 7:05AM UTC

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WNBA
Wintrust Arena, Chicago
Indoor
Fri 18 Sep 2026, 12:00AM
20
Game markets graded
16
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first
Under 168.5 Alt Total Points -112

The model graded 36 markets for Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky (WNBA) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $189 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Fri 18 Sep 2026, 12:00AM at Wintrust Arena.

Our confidenceLean
Chance to win57.4%
The price says49.6%
Best price-112
The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Alt Total Points Under 168.5 Lean57% chance -112
Alt Total Points Lean59% chance
Total Points Lean55% chance
Alt Total Points High61% chance
Alt Total Points Lean56% chance
Alt Total Points Lean58% chance
Alt Total Points High63% chance
Alt Total Points High60% chance
Alt Spread Lean57% chance
Assists × 2 props Highup to 65%
Assists (Alt) × 1 prop Highup to 65%
Points × 2 props Highup to 70%
Pts+Reb × 3 props Highup to 68%
Pts+Ast × 1 prop Highup to 64%
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
How they've been scoring this season
Washington MysticsChicago Sky
Won-lost23-1615-25
Points scored per game83.286.7
Points allowed per game83.589.7
On the road / at home10-9 away10-10 at home
Last 5 gamesLWWWLWWLLL
Their games average 171.5 total points this season.
From the 39 Washington Mystics and 40 Chicago Sky games on our books this season.
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Game picks

GOOD PRICE in green
Alt Total Points
Under
171.5
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Calibrated model vs market

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Market intelligence for this game

Line move · best book · closing line
The market sharpened toward Chicago Sky on this game.

Line movement

▲ moved toward Chicago Sky
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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Washington Mystics

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Chicago Sky

  • Skylar Diggins GOut
  • DiJonai Carrington GOut
  • Rickea Jackson FOut
Availability updated Sep 1, 2:17PM UTC · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and watch the availability of Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington and Rickea Jackson.
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Availability3 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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The preview

Written 11 Sep

Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics Prediction & Picks (Sonia Citron Key Factor): Don't Miss These Odds

On Friday 18 September 2026, Chicago Sky play Washington Mystics in the WNBA. Our model likes 5 bets here. The one it likes most is Under 168.5 Total Points, priced at -112 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Under 168.5 Total Points (-112)

Odds available at William Hill at time of publishing

Chicago Sky play Washington Mystics in the WNBA on Friday 18 September 2026. The bet we are looking at is Under 168.5 Total Points. That is a total points bet. It was priced at -112 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.90 if it lands. It is on at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Chicago Sky +4 on the Line (-120)

Odds available at Fanatics at time of publishing

The Chicago Sky have been playing well lately, showing they can keep games close. I like them to cover the spread at +4 against the Washington Mystics. The matchup is nearly even, with our numbers saying it's close to a coin flip. Chicago's recent form suggests they can compete effectively, especially since they've had less travel than Washington. The biggest worry is that the Sky might not win, as our model predicts they could lose by just over 2 points. Still, taking the points with Chicago feels like a solid choice here. It was priced at -120 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.30 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Sonia Citron Under 16.5 Points (-110)

Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing

Chicago Sky play Washington Mystics in the WNBA on Friday 18 September 2026. The bet we are looking at is Sonia Citron Under 16.5 Points. That is a player points bet. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. It is on at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Kamilla Cardoso Under 25.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists (-106)

Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing

Chicago Sky play Washington Mystics in the WNBA on Friday 18 September 2026. The bet we are looking at is Kamilla Cardoso Under 25.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists. That is a player points, rebounds and assists combined bet. It was priced at -106 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.40 if it lands. It is on at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Georgia Amoore Over 8.5 Points (+105)

Odds available at Fanatics at time of publishing

Chicago Sky play Washington Mystics in the WNBA on Friday 18 September 2026. The bet we are looking at is Georgia Amoore Over 8.5 Points. That is a player points bet. It was priced at +105 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20.50 if it lands. It is on at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Chicago Sky v Washington Mystics. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Player props

GOOD PRICE in green
PlayerTeamStat
Sonia Citron WSH Assists
Sonia Citron WSH Assists (Alt)
Georgia Amoore WSH Assists
Sonia Citron WSH Points
Sonia Citron WSH Pts+Reb

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Washington Mystics @ Chicago Sky — what the model found

Our model graded 36 betting markets for Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky — 20 on the game itself and 16 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

20
Game markets graded
16
Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 36 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky — recent results

Chicago Sky have won 2 of their last 5 games; Washington Mystics have won 3 of their last 5.

Chicago Sky — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L66–85NYAway
L81–87CONAway
L90–113INDHome
W73–70GSHome
W93–86NYHome
Washington Mystics — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L82–88LAAway
W80–73PHXAway
W94–84PHXAway
W105–100PORAway
L84–94MINHome

Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky — recent meetings

These two have met 1 time recently: Chicago Sky won 0, Washington Mystics won 1.

DateChicago SkyWashington MysticsWinner
Jun 27290Washington Mystics

Who’s out or in doubt

3 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

Chicago Sky
PlayerStatus
Skylar Diggins GOUT
DiJonai Carrington GOUT
Rickea Jackson FOUT

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

Washington Mystics @ Chicago Sky — where the money went

Since betting opened on Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, the market has moved toward Chicago Sky across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Moneyline — Chicago Sky▲ Money came for this
Moneyline — Washington Mystics▼ Money drifted off this
Total Points — Under 167.5▼ Money drifted off this
Total Points — Over 167.5▲ Money came for this
Spread — Washington Mystics -4.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Washington Mystics -3.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Chicago Sky 4.5▲ Money came for this
Spread — Chicago Sky 3.5▲ Money came for this
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Washington Mystics @ Chicago Sky — model preview

Chicago Sky v Washington Mystics, 18 September 2026. Top of the list: Under 168.5 Total Points. Our model likes 5 bets in this game.

On Friday 18 September 2026, Chicago Sky play Washington Mystics in the WNBA. Our model likes 5 bets here. The one it likes most is Under 168.5 Total Points, priced at -112 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Under 168.5 Total Points (-112)

Odds available at William Hill at time of publishing

Chicago Sky play Washington Mystics in the WNBA on Friday 18 September 2026. The bet we are looking at is Under 168.5 Total Points. That is a total points bet. It was priced at -112 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.90 if it lands. It is on at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky in the WNBA. You may also see this matchup written as Mystics vs Sky, or as Sky vs Mystics. The next scheduled game is Friday 18 September 2026 at Wintrust Arena. The model has generated 20 game picks and 16 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your WNBA betting strategy for this matchup.

Head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
Washington Mystics 1–0 across the last meeting
DateGameScoreWinner
2 Jun 2026Chicago Sky @ Washington Mystics90–72Washington Mystics
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