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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics predictions for WNBA Tuesday.
The Washington Mystics will take on the Chicago Sky in WNBA action at CareFirst Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven WNBA model predicts the Sky as the most likely winner of the Sky vs. Mystics game.
The Mystics, who have star players such as Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen and Alicia Florez, will face off against the Sky, featuring Skylar Diggins-Smith, Kamilla Cardoso and Sydney Taylor.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Sky vs. Mystics prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's WNBA matchup between the Sky and Mystics, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Sky a 69% chance of defeating the Mystics.
According to our model, the Sky (-1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the spread, while the 161.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Sky vs. Mystics odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sky | Mystics |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-110) | +1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -125 | +110 |
| Total | o161.5 (-106) | u161.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sky vs. Mystics picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Sky -1.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Sky | -125 |
| Total | Over 161.5 | -106 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sky to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Sky vs. Mystics player props
Looking for Chicago vs. Washington WNBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at CareFirst Arena.
Skylar Diggins-Smith is expected to lead the Sky with 15 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, while Shakira Austin is projected to have 18 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Mystics.
Looking at the opening tip, the numbers point to Kiki Iriafen striking first with a 14.5% probability.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Sky prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Sky are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Diggins-Smith | 15 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 34 |
| Kamilla Cardoso | 13 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 31 |
| Sydney Taylor | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| Natasha Cloud | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 28 |
| Azura Stevens | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Mystics prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Mystics:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira Austin | 18 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 40 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 32 |
| Alicia Florez | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 24 |
| M. Onyenwere | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| Georgia Amoore | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 21 |
Sky vs. Mystics game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Mystics and Sky at CareFirst Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics
- Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: CareFirst Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Sky, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Mystics in Tuesday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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