The Golden State Valkyries and Washington Mystics meet Thursday in WNBA action at the CareFirst Arena. Here’s a Mystics vs Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Mystics vs Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries need a win after losing six of their last nine games. The Valkyries have lost six of their last eight road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 78.8 points on 40.3 percent shooting and allowing 78.7 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Kayla Thornton is averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 12.7 points and 2.9 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer and Janelle Salaun is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Valkyries allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning five of their last eight games. The Mystics have won six of their last eight home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 79.1 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 80.5 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Brittney Sykes is averaging 16.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Sonia Citron is averaging 14.2 points and 2.2 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer and Kiki Iriafen is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
Mystics vs Valkyries Injury Report
The Mystics will be without Georgia Amoore due to an ACL injury. Aaliyah Edwards is out with a wrist injury.
The Valkyries will be without Kayla Thornton due to a knee injury. Monique Billings is out with an ankle injury. Cecilia Zandalasini is questionable with a foot injury.
Mystics vs Valkyries Prediction
The Valkyries just aren’t the same team on the road as they are at home, as nine of their 13 losses have come on the road. The Valkyries are also now getting bit by the injury bug. The Mystics have seen nine of their 13 wins come at home, and they’ve quietly been a decent team lately, with wins in five of their last eight games. If the Mystics are serious about pushing for a playoff spot, these are games they need to win. No excuses. I’ll lay the reasonable number with the Mystics at home.