Wings vs Mystics Prediction 5-18-26 WNBA Picks

The Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings meet Monday in WNBA action at the College Park Center. Here’s a Wings vs. Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Wings vs. Mystics Pick.

Washington Mystics Betting Preview

The Washington Mystics look for a third road win to improve to 3-1 on the season. The Mystics have lost 5 of their last 7 regular season road games.

The Washington Mystics are averaging 88.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 88.3 points on 38.4 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 24.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 19 points and 2.3 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer and Cotie McMahon is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 24.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Dallas Wings Betting Preview

The Dallas Wings look for their first home win to get back to a .500 record. The Wings have lost 10 of their last 11 regular season home games.

The Dallas Wings are averaging 88.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 90.3 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Paige Bueckers is averaging 20.7 points and 5 assists, while Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 16 points and 3 rebounds. Odyssey Sims is the third double-digit scorer and Jessica Shepard is dishing 5.3 assists. The Dallas Wings are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Wings are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.

Why the Dallas Wings will win

• The Mystics have lost each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Wings have won four of their last five night games against the Mystics following a home loss.
• The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Wings have covered the spread in four of their last five night games against the Mystics following a home loss.

Why the Washington Mystics will win

• The Wings have lost each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Mystics have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Wings.
• The Mystics have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 games after coming off overtime.
• The Wings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points: Facts

• Seven of the Wings’ last eight games as home favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Mystics’ last five games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.

Dallas Wings Player Facts

• Paige Bueckers has made 2+ free throws in 19 consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Alanna Smith has recorded the most three-point field goal attempts without a make (8) of any player in the league this season.

Washington Mystics Player Facts

• Kiki Iriafen ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (13.7) this season.
• Shakira Austin has recorded 9+ rebounds in three consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dallas Wings rank 14th for offensive rebounds per game this season (6.3).
• The Dallas Wings rank 14th for opponent free throw percentage this season (83.9%).
• The Washington Mystics rank 14th for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (10.3).
• The Washington Mystics rank 14th for turnover percentage this season (17.4%).

Wings vs Mystics Injury Report

The Wings don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

The Mystics will be without Michaela. Onyenwere due to a knee injury.

Wings vs Mystics Prediction

The Wings continue to get respect from oddsmakers and bettors because of the sexy backcourt and the high-profile players. The problem is the Wings aren’t winning or covering numbers. Home court hasn’t helped either, as we’re talking about a team that’s lost 8 of their last 10 games and has failed to cover 7 of those games. Also, after their most recent game, Jose Fernandez called out his team and claimed they’re selfish. I’m not sure how that’s going to go over with a young squad.

The Mystics have also been kind to us over the years, covering 6 of their last 7 games as an underdog and 11 of their last 16 overall. The Mystics have won 5 of the last 6 games against the Wings. Give me the points.