Washington Mystics to Continue Their Strong Run? Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Prediction | June 27, 2026
Connecticut Sun
Washington Mystics
One of Friday's WNBA matchups takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena, where Connecticut Sun host Washington Mystics. While the Sun finally snapped their seven-game losing streak with an emphatic victory over Chicago, the Mystics arrive as the more consistent side after winning three of their last four games and already defeating Connecticut earlier this month.
Match Preview
Connecticut finally enjoyed a positive night by crushing Chicago Sky 92-63, ending a difficult stretch of seven consecutive defeats. Brittney Griner led the offense with 14 points and 8 rebounds, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa dominated the glass with an impressive double-double of 11 points and 15 rebounds.
Despite that convincing result, Connecticut still owns one of the league's weakest overall records at 3-15 and remains at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The Sun have also struggled at home, winning just two of nine games this season.
Offensively, Connecticut averages only 79.9 points per game, ranking near the bottom of the WNBA, while its defense allows 88.3 points per contest. Brittney Griner continues to lead the team in scoring, Aneesah Morrow is the top rebounder, and Leïla Lacan has emerged as Connecticut's primary playmaker. The Sun remain competitive on the boards, ranking among the league leaders in blocks (4.4 per game), steals (8.1), and second-chance scoring (12.1 points per game), but overall consistency has been lacking throughout the season.
Washington enters this contest after a narrow 78-76 defeat against Minnesota Lynx, a game that came immediately after an impressive three-game winning streak. During that run, the Mystics defeated Minnesota, New York Liberty and including an 88-81 road victory over the Sun.
The Mystics sit fourth in the Eastern Conference with an 8-8 record and have been one of the better road teams this season, winning six of ten away games.
Washington averages 81.9 points offensively, but its biggest strength has been on the defensive end. The Mystics allow just 85.1 points per game and rank among the league's top defensive teams with a Defensive Rating of 104.9. They also rank among the WNBA leaders in rebounds (35.1 per game), points in the paint (42.0), and clutch victories this season. Sonia Citron leads the team in scoring, Shakira Austin controls the glass, while Georgia Amoore continues to direct the offense.
The recent head-to-head series has been evenly matched overall, with each team winning three of the last six meetings. However, Washington claimed the latest encounter by defeating Connecticut 88-81 on the road, giving the Mystics an important psychological advantage entering this matchup.
Key Trends
- Connecticut has won just 3 of its first 18 games this season.
- The Sun have only 2 home victories in 9 games.
- Washington has won 3 of its last 4 games.
- The Mystics have won 6 of their 10 road games this season.
- Washington defeated Connecticut 88-81 in their most recent meeting.
- The Mystics rank among the WNBA's top defensive teams with a 104.9 Defensive Rating.
Prediction
Connecticut's dominant win over Chicago was an encouraging response after weeks of disappointing basketball, but one result is unlikely to erase the team's season-long issues. The Sun continue to struggle on both ends of the floor and have rarely been able to build momentum. Washington has looked considerably more balanced throughout the season. The Mystics defend at a much higher level, have produced solid road performances, and already proved they can handle Connecticut by winning the previous meeting. Their physical interior play and disciplined defense should once again create problems for a Sun team that has lacked offensive consistency for most of the year. Expect Connecticut to compete better than earlier in the month after regaining some confidence, but Washington appears to have the deeper, more reliable roster and should be capable of taking another important victory. Recommended Bet: Washington Mystics to Win
