Sky vs Mystics Prediction: Preview, Betting Odds, Where to Watch and More - June 17

The WNBA 2025 season continues to provide riveting basketball action, and one of the upcoming matchups fans are looking forward to is the Sky vs Mystics showdown on June 17. The Mystics are trying their best to benefit from the available opportunities. However, the Sky are finding their rhythm as well. They recovered from their losing streak by coming out on top against the Connecticut Sun. After the June 15 game, the Sky have moved up and they are now eyeing the Mystics' spot on the points table.

Talent lies in the favor of Sky, but the Mystics have been consistent. So let's delve more deeply into the record for the upcoming game, including the Sky vs Mystics prediction, preview, betting odds, and much more.

Sky vs Mystics Match Preview

The Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics are going up against each other in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup on June 17. It is a classic battle of a team struggling to perform the way it should and the other one with the status of being underdogs. Right now, the Washington-based franchise is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, the Sky holds the sixth rank in the same conference. With a 4-7 record and 36.4% winning percentage, Mystics seem to be in better shape while Sky have a 30% winning chance (3-7).

The Mystics are missing Georgia Amoore, who is out for the season due to her ACL injury. The same goes for Courtney Vandersloot, who has been out for the 2025 season due to her ACL injury that she suffered on June 7. This year, the Sky had 3 encounters on their home turf, and unfortunately, they lost two of them. So, the home court advantage does not favor the Sky against stronger teams. Overall, the Mystics seem to be on a run for the playoffs. But before moving toward the Sky vs Mystics prediction, let's take a look at the match details:

Sky vs Mystics Prediction: Who will win?

The Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky, both have underperformed in terms of their potential. The Sky dealt with injuries that masked their chances of showing dominance at the start, while the Mystics could not shine against teams like the Golden State Valkyries. The latter is a new squad, yet Mystics' young guns could not get the best out of the game. However, the winning momentum is still in the Washington Mystics camp since they bagged victory against the Connecticut Sun by a whopping 37 points.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky are on a losing streak and completed the hat-trick against the Atlanta Dream in the last game. It was an 18-point loss for the bottom feeders in the Eastern Conference. In a squad where bench strength is not of great significance, the starting lineup must bring the magic on the court. However, Kia Nurse and Rebecca Allen are not consistent with double-digit point tallies. That's the reason why the Chicago Sky are not even putting up a fight against the top-tier teams.

On the other hand, Shakira Austin and Aaliyah Edwards' support coming off the bench for the Mystics is irreplaceable. Jointly, both of them added 27 points while the whole second string of Mystics recorded 43 points. Moreover, the bench grabbed 26 points for the Mystics. The deep roster strength that the Mystics have, they are the favorites when it comes to the Sky vs Mystics Prediction.

Prediction

The Washington Mystics are expected to win the game against the Chicago Sky with a scoreline of (Mystics)84-74(Sky).

Sky vs Mystics Betting Odds

The Sky vs Mystics prediction favor the Washington Mystics heavily due to their ability to perform even when their starters are not on the court. That's why the betting line for the Sky vs Mystics is as follows:

• Spread: Mystics +10
• Moneyline: Sky +130, Mystics -155
• Total Points: Over/Under 159.5

These betting lines imply that it might be a battle of points on June 17 night. Rather, it will be more focused on defending since both sides have strong rebounders. The difference is that the Sky has them on the main string while the Mystics have them on both the first and second string teams. So they are expected to win the game by a spread of 10 points.

Sky Vs Mystics Players To Watch

It is a battle of underdogs between the Washington Mystics and the Chicago Sky, where both teams have young minds on the floor. However, the ones who will perform under clutch situations are expected to lead their team to victory. It is a close knockout game in which both sides have quality players. However, when it comes to individual brilliance on each team, there is no one like Angel Reese on the Chicago Sky and Brittney Sykes on the Washington Mystics. Considering the momentum on both teams, the following players can play a big role in the upcoming game for each franchise.

Angel Reese (Chicago Sky)

Angel Reese has been a marvel this season for the Chicago Sky. It has not been a single game where she has not hit the double digits, whether it be in scoring or rebounding. Even in the previous game against the Connecticut Sun, she recorded 11 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, and 3 steals, recording her first triple-double of the season. She is a beast when it comes to going to and fro on the court, showing the caliber of her athleticism.

This season, her accuracy from the field is 36.3% while from the three-point line is 33.3%. When it comes to last season's averages, she tallied 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. It seems her high-energy play will clash with the Washington Mystics' young guns going for the win in the upcoming game. Moreover, her playing minutes can extend beyond 30 minutes on June 17 night.

Allisha Gray (Washington Mystics)

Brittney Sykes has recently taken over the charge of the offense of the Mystics. In the last defeat against the Atlanta Dream, she recorded 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. Before that, she scored 28 points against the Sun. The scale of her performance can be known by the fact that she was the only one in the game to score beyond 20 points. She was on a roll, averaging 20.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in nine games.

Surprisingly, it is the first time that she has done so much better on scoring end after playing nine years in the WNBA. The credit goes to the extended playing time that she is enjoying on the court this season. With a 34.5% three-point shooting percentage, Sykes is impeccable this season, playing an average of 32.9 minutes in nine games.

Where to Watch Sky vs Mystics

For the US-based fans, the first choice of watching the Sky vs Mystics matchup live is the WNBA League Pass. It is a paid subscription platform that provides a seven-day free trial. After the trial period, fans can enjoy the live basketball action through a fee charged by the platform. But this time, the access to the Sky vs Mystics is not just limited to the online platforms. This game will also be broadcast live on channels like U, WCIU, and Monumental Sports Network, as per the WNBA.

UK fans can opt to go through the WNBA League Pass access or watch the game on Sky Sports. However, they have to specifically ask for the cable package that includes Sky Sports from the service provider.

You can also use VPN services to access U.S. based streams from abroad. But make sure it is not illegal in your location. Streaming quality, security, and availability are subject to the respective websites' servers and traffic.