Washington Mystics 14 14 Vs Connecticut Sun 21 5

Washington Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun Betting Odds and Matchup Preview - Saturday, August 31

Washington Mystics (14-14) vs. Connecticut Sun (21-5)

Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Saturday, August 31, 2023

The Washington Mystics will host the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, August 31st, at 7:00 PM ET. Washington currently sits in seventh place in the WNBA standings with a 14-14 record, while Connecticut is in first place with a 21-5 record. The Mystics are coming off a 93-86 win over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday night. Elena Delle Donne led the way for Washington with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Shakira Austin added 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Sun are coming off a 90-73 win over the New York Liberty on Wednesday night. Alyssa Thomas led the way for Connecticut with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while DeWanna Bonner added 18 points. The Mystics are 7-7 at home this season, while the Sun are 11-3 on the road. The Mystics are favored by 1.5 points in this matchup, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 162.5 points. Here is a preview of the matchup: Key Matchup: Elena Delle Donne vs. Alyssa Thomas Two of the best players in the WNBA will go head-to-head in this matchup. Delle Donne is averaging 20.1 points and 9.7 rebounds per game this season, while Thomas is averaging 17.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. X-Factor: Shakira Austin Austin has been a key contributor for the Mystics this season. The second-year forward is averaging 10.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. She has also been a force on the defensive end, averaging 1.6 blocks per game. Prediction: The Sun are the better team in this matchup, but the Mystics are playing at home and have a few key players who could make a difference. I predict that the Mystics will win a close game, 85-83.