The Golden State Valkyries and Washington Mystics meet Monday 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 look for a win after winning 8 of their last 10 games. The Valkyries have lost 4 of their last 6 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 83 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 78.1 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 16 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Veronica Burton is averaging 12.6 points and 5.3 assists. Janelle Salaun is the third double-digit scorer, and Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 6 of their last 9 games. The Mystics have won 3 of their last 4 home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 82.8 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 85.7 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 18.8 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 15.5 points and 1.7 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The underdogs have won three of the Valkyries’ last four games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Mystics’ last seven games.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Mystics have lost each of their last six games at CareFirst Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have won 17 of their last 18 games as favorites.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mystics’ last seven games at CareFirst Arena following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Valkyries’ last six night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Georgia Amoore ranks 1st amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for FT% (90.9%) this season.
- Shakira Austin ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (2.9) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Kayla Thornton has finished with a positive plus-minus in each of her last four games as a starter – equal-longest active streak in the league.
- Janelle Salaün ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th in three-point field goals made per game this season (5.9).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.4).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.3).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.9).
Mystics vs Valkyries Injury Report
Sonia Citron is questionable for the Mystics with knee soreness.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Mystics vs Valkyries Prediction
The Valkyries are hitting their stride, but we also know this team isn’t as good on the road as they are at home. It would be nice to know the status of Citron before betting on this game. Still, we know the deal with the Mystics. We bet this team as an underdog and fade them as a favorite. The Mystics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog, and that includes 4 SU wins during that span. The Mystics are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog. The Mystics are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games as a home underdog. I want the points.