Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries, WNBA 2026, Today Match Prediction

Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries Basteball Odds

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Washington Mystics

Washington Mystics head into the contest back off a 81-76 victory against Atlanta Dream. It was their second straight victory in the league. They outscored the opposition 49-36 in the second half to take the game. They had only nine points in the second quarter. The Mystics are back to home arena for the next league assignment against Golden State Valkyries, who made a sweep last season. 

The Mystics lost all four games against Valkyries in the 2025 season. They will be playing their first game against them at home. Washington averaged 82.8 points per game and allowed 85.7 points per game. They rank second in the total rebounds (36.3). They are currently in the playoffs. Mystics take fourth spot in the Eastern Conference with a 10-9 record. They improved to above .500 in the points table. 

Shakira Austin led the scoring with 21 points and nine rebounds. Kiki Iriafen went for a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Alicia Florez Getino added 13 points. Georgia Amoore went for 11 points. Kiki Iriafen could be an offensive threat in place of Citron. She has averaged 15.5 points per game in the regular season. We back her to score 15 or more points in the upcoming contest. 

Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries enter the contest with a 88-83 victory against Atlanta Dream. They secured their fourth consecutive victory in the league. The Valkyries outscored the Dream 23-13 in the second quarter to take a decisive lead. They are the top contender to reach the playoffs this season. Golden State are sitting third in the conference with a 14-7 record. 

Golden State averaged 83.0 points per game and allowed 78.1 points per game. They are the top side in the defense with the lowest number of points (allowing). They are shooting 41.3% from the floor and 35.1% from the three-point line. They rank 10th in the rebounds (33.3). They are forcing 10.7 turnovers per game. 

The Valkyries will take on the Mystics for the first time in the regular season. Veronica Burton led the scoring with 21 points. Gabby Williams went for 19 points. She could also be a player to watch out for. Williams averaged 16.0 points per game. We back her to score 15 or more points in the upcoming contest. 

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Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries Match Prediction & Analysis

The Washington Mystics will play hosts to the Golden State Valkyries in the cross-conference matchup in the 2026 WNBA regular season. The Mystics head into this contest on the back of a decent run of form, while the Valkyries, currently riding on a four-game winning streak, look to get a momentum victory.

Current Standings: Washington Mystics are placed fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 10-9 record, while Valkyries are third in the Western Conference with a 14-7 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Four matches listed between Mystics and Valkyries. Valkyries won all four games against Mystics, scoring 83 points and allowing 72 points per game. The average total between Mystics and Valkyries is 155. 

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Winning Prediction

The Valkyries enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their season-best offensive strength and a strong lineup. We are backing Golden State to defeat the Mystics and take a 1-0 lead in the regular-season series. We also back both teams to score a total of 165 points with the Wings reaching 88 points. 

Golden State Valkyries to win and cover the spread (-5.5).

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