Valkyries vs Mystics
July 18, 2026 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Valkyries -8.5
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The Washington Mystics and Golden State Valkyries meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs Mystics Pick.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 8 of their last 13 games. The Mystics have won 4 of their last 5 road games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 80 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 82.9 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.3 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 15 points and 1.6 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 27.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.2 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look to build on their 8-game winning streak. The Valkyries have won 3 straight home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.2 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 76.1 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 15 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 13 points and 1.1 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last eight games.
- The Mystics have lost 11 of their last 12 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The road team has won each of the Valkyries’ last five games.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Mystics’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Mystics’ last seven night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Janelle Salaün ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.1) this season.
- Kaitlyn Chen ranks 6th amongst qualified players for effective field goal percentage (63.0%) this season.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Shakira Austin ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (2.7) this season.
- Michaela Onyenwere ranks 7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.7%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.5).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.3).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for field goal percentage this season (43.0%).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point percentage this season (27.9%).
Valkyries vs Mystics Injury Report
Juste Jocyte is out for the Valkyries with foot soreness.
The Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Valkyries vs Mystics Prediction
While I know we’ve figured out the Mystics over the years. We blindly back them as underdogs and fade them as favorites. It’s worked like a charm. The problem is the Mystics were so bad against Portland that I want nothing to do with this team. The offense was abysmal, and the defense wasn’t much better. The Valkyries are the hottest team in the sport, and they’ve cashed 15 tickets. The Valkyries are also 5-0 SU and ATS in the 5 meetings against the Mystics. I’ll ride the hot hand and side with the Valkyries, especially after what we just saw with the Mystics.
