After starting the season with two big wins, the Washington Mystics looked like a team to be feared. Led by two Rookie of the Year Candidates in Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, the young and hungry Mystics squad had fans dreaming big. But since then, things have gone downhill. The Mystics are now on a four-game losing streak away from home. Next up? A match against Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky at the Wintrust Arena on Tuesday, June 17, at 8 PM ET.

As for the Chicago Sky, they came into the season hoping to bounce back from last year’s dismal 13-27 season. Angel Reese and co hoped to make a strong playoff push this year. But with 7 losses in their first 10 games, things haven’t gone according to coach Tyler Marsh’s plans. However, things may be turning around! Reese’s triple-double performance against the Connecticut Sun helped the Sky snap out of their 4 game losing streak! With momentum finally on their side, the Sky head into their next matchup as clear favorites.

Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics: Injury report

Heading into the game, the Washington Mystics have no new injury concerns. According to ESPN, the only player unavailable remains rookie guard Georgia Amoore, who suffered an ACL tear during the preseason and is expected to miss the entire 2025 W season.

Coming to the Chicago Sky, head coach Tyler Marsh confirmed that Moriah Jefferson, who has yet to make her season debut due to a leg injury, has resumed on-court activities. However, the match against the Mystics may come too soon, and she remains listed as out. Meanwhile, veteran guard and franchise all-time leading scorer Courtney Vandersloot, who tore her ACL against the Indiana Fever, is out for the season and will continue to be sidelined.

Predicted starting 5

Chicago Sky

• Ariel Atkins
• Kia Nurse
• Rebecca Allen
• Angel Reese
• Kamilla Cardoso

Washington Mystics

• Brittney Sykes
• Sug Sutton
• Sonia Citron
• Kiki Iriafen
• Stefanie Dolson

Prediction: Can Angel Reese and co win against the young Mystics side?

ESPN’s matchup odds have the Mystics (4-7) listed as favorites over the Sky (3-7), with a money line of -175 to Chicago’s +150. And when you dive into the stats, it’s easy to see why the oddsmakers are leaning toward Washington.

Angel Reese and co have had a tough time finding consistency, averaging just 75.6 points while giving up 87 per game. In contrast, the Mystics have been far more competitive, scoring 77.5 and allowing 80.3 points per game. That gives Washington a -31 scoring differential, which is far better than Chicago’s -114. The numbers portray a clear picture. The Mystics are the better side.

But momentum is everything in sports, and right now, it’s riding with the Chicago Sky. Angel Reese is coming off a statement triple-double performance, while the Mystics are reeling from a brutal 33-point blowout loss to the Atlanta Dream. But that’s not all! Washington’s road form hasn’t helped either, with four straight losses away from home.

Naturally, the ESPN analytics gives the Sky a 57.6% chance of coming away with their second win in a row. Do you think Chicago keeps winning, or can the Mystics flip the script and come away with the dub? Let us know in the comments!