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Mystics favored heavily against injury-plagued Sun
23 Sep
Summary
- Mystics are heavily favored by 15.5 points against the Sun.
- The Sun are on a 10-game road losing streak.
- Several key players are out for the Sun due to injuries.
The Connecticut Sun (10-32) are set to play the Washington Mystics (26-16) on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET from the CareFirst Arena. The Sun arrive in Washington burdened by a significant 10-game road losing streak, making this a challenging matchup.
The Mystics are heavily favored, indicated by a 15.5-point spread and a -1250 moneyline. The Sun are also dealing with numerous injuries, with Brittney Griner out due to a knee issue, Kennedy Burke sidelined for the season with a shoulder injury, Saniya Rivers out with an ankle sprain, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa also out with a knee problem. Sonia Citron is out for the Mystics for personal reasons.
Offensively, the Mystics average 83.7 points per game, a mark that outpaces the Sun's defensive average of 88.5 points allowed. Conversely, Connecticut scores 78.7 points per game, less than the 82.8 points the Mystics typically allow. Key player Kiki Iriafen contributes significantly for the Sun, averaging 15.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.
