The Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun meet for the second time this season, and the Mystics will look for a second straight victory after winning 88-81 in the first meeting.
Washington’s interior advantage will be on full display in this one, and my Mystics vs. Sun predictions expect the Mystics to dominate an already-struggling Sun team that will be missing leading rebounder Aneesah Morrow.
Read on in my WNBA picks to see why I’m picking the Mystics to cover a modest spread as road favorites and a +440 SGP built around Washington’s advantage on the glass.
Mystics vs Sun prediction
Mystics vs Sun best bet: Mystics -4.5 (-110)
Aneesah Morrow ranks third in the W in total rebounds at 9.9 and fourth in offensive rebounds at 2.9. Her absence creates an environment for the Washington Mystics bigs to thrive.
Both Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin rank in the Top 8 in rebounds, and the pair should control the glass against a limited Sun frontcourt. More boards mean more possessions for Washington and fewer for a Connecticut Sun team ranked second in offensive rebounds.
The Mystics covered in four straight and have wins over the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty in that span. Play this one to 5.5.
COVERS INTEL: Aneesah Morrow leads the league in rebound percentage at 19.8%. She also ranks fourth in offensive rebound percentage (11.1%) among players averaging 20+ minutes per game. Her absence puts Connecticut at a major disadvantage.
Mystics vs Sun same-game parlay
Both Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen are averaging a career-best 8.7 rebounds per game. Austin has corralled 8+ in 10 of 15 contests, including two straight, and Iriafen has grabbed 9+ in eight of 12 healthy appearances.
With Aneesah Morrow - arguably the W’s most impactful rebounder - sidelined, Austin and Iriafen can dominate the paint. The risk of cannibalizing one another’s rebounds is low, as the pair hit their respective marks in the same game seven times this season.
I’m comfortable taking a shot on both to reach 10+ rebounds at +185 odds for Austin and +160 for Iriafen.
Mystics vs Sun SGP
- Mystics -4.5
- Shakira Austin Over 7.5 rebounds
- Kiki Iriafen Over 8.5 rebounds
Mystics vs Sun player prop pick
Sonia Citron Over 17.5 points (-105)
Over her last four games, Sonia Citron has averaged a whopping 22.8 points, while dropping 18+ three times. She’s reached that scoring total in seven of 15 games and scored exactly 17 twice more.
The Sun rank 12th in Defensive Rating (109.2) and 11th in opponent points (88.3). With Austin and Iriafen cleaning the glass and generating extra possessions, Citron should have plenty of scoring opportunities. This scoring line is playable to 19.5 for +155 odds.
- Best bet: 14-13, -0.42 units
- SGP: 4-23, -1.40 units
Mystics vs Sun odds
- Spread: Mystics -4.5 | Sun +4.5
- Moneyline: Mystics -210 | Sun +175
- Over/Under: Over 163.5 | Under 163.5
Mystics vs Sun trend
Washington has covered the spread in four straight games. Find more WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Mystics vs Sun
| Location | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT |
| Date | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ION |
Mystics vs Sun latest injuries
Mystics: None.
Sun: Aneesah Morrow (Out), Saniya Rivers (Out), Hailey Van Lith (Out).
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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