The Washington Mystics (13-15) and Chicago Sky (7-21) will face off in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The game will broadcast live on The U.
The Mystics are 8.5-point favorites over the Sky on the spread (Mystics -8.5), with the over/under set at 157.5 total points. Washington a -395 favorite to win outright, while Chicago is +310 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mystics vs. Sky predictions and WNBA picks for Tuesday, August 5.
Mystics vs. Sky Odds, Pick
Mystics Odds | ||
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Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -110 | 157.5 -110o / -110u | -395 |
Sky Odds | ||
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Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -110 | 157.5 -110o / -110u | +310 |
- Mystics vs. Sky Spread: Mystics -8.5
- Mystics vs. Sky Over/Under: 157.5 total points
- Mystics vs. Sky Moneyline: Mystics -395, Sky +310
- Mystics vs. Sky Best Bet: Mystics -8 (-115)
My Sky vs. Mystics best bet is on Washington to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live WNBA odds page.


Mystics vs. Sky Preview, Picks
This system targets WNBA favorites with a spread between -9.5 and -6, specifically in the regular season and within recent years of league play, which is the case for the Mystics entering tonight's matchup against the Sky.
These games fall into a closing total range between 145 and 165, signaling matchups expected to feature a relatively high but not runaway pace.
By focusing on teams coming off a loss by a narrow to significant margin, the system filters for bounce-back opportunities where talent and market pressure align.
It aims to exploit situations where elite teams are undervalued due to recent underperformance, yet remain in control within fast-paced, competitive environments.
Mystics vs. Sky Betting Prediction
- Mystics -8 (-115)