Connectitut Sun vs Washington Mystics Picks and Predictions August 21st 2025

Sun Look to Sweep Mystics and Spoil Playoff Hopes

The Connecticut Sun stunned the Washington Mystics with an 80-69 upset win Tuesday in D.C., and they’ll aim for a rare back-to-back victory when the teams meet again Thursday night in Uncasville, Connecticut. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.

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The Mystics fell to 16-19 with the loss and now trail the Seattle Storm by 1.5 games for the final WNBA playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Sun improved to 7-27 but remain at the bottom of the standings—now playing the spoiler role with nothing to lose.

Opening Odds:

• Mystics Moneyline: -185
• Sun Moneyline: +155
• Spread: Mystics -4.5
• Total: 154.5 (O/U: -110/-110)

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The Mystics Can Win If…

They clean up the turnovers and re-establish control in the paint. Washington committed 15 turnovers on Tuesday, which led directly to 21 Connecticut points. Their second unit was also outscored 45-11, a staggering margin that flipped the momentum.

Key Players:

• Sonia Citron: 19 points last game, leads all rookies in franchise history with 537 points
• Kiki Iriafen: Near double-double again (9 pts, 12 rebs)
• Elena Delle Donne: Still not fully healthy, her absence from dominance is noticeable

“We’re certainly not trying to have a slipup… we haven’t put the playoff word up on the board.”
— Mystics coach Sydney Johnson

If the Mystics limit mistakes and keep the Sun’s bench in check, they can pull back into playoff position.

The Sun Can Win If…

They replicate their disruptive defense and continue to lean on a deep, energized bench. The Sun snapped a 13-game road skid and now return home, where Tina Charles, Saniya Rivers, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa provide veteran poise and frontcourt dominance.

Key Factors:

• Saniya Rivers: 17 points off the bench
• Olivia Nelson-Ododa: 15 points in relief
• Aaliyah Edwards: 8 points in first game vs. former team

“It’s been a whirlwind… I never thought this would happen in my sophomore year.”
— Aaliyah Edwards on facing the Mystics

If Charles and the second unit sustain their energy, Connecticut has a real chance to spoil Washington’s playoff push again.

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The Lean

The Mystics are the better team on paper, but Connecticut showed they aren’t ready to roll over. Still, Washington has everything to play for and should bounce back with better ball security and urgency.

Model Projection: Mystics 79, Sun 72
Pick: Mystics Moneyline (-185)
Spread Lean: Mystics -4.5
Total Lean: Under 154.5

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