The Golden State Valkyries and Washington Mystics will lock horns on Wednesday night. These teams are separated by two games in the standings and are both in the hunt for playoff spots. Before tip-off from CareFirst Arena, you can continue reading to get my analysis for this game, including my Valkyries vs Mystics prediction.
Our Valkyries vs Mystics Prediction
- Pick: Valkyries Moneyline
- Confidence: 3.5 stars
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries @ Washington Mystics
- Date & Time: August 13, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
Valkyries vs Mystics Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mystics –1.5 | Mystics –125 / Valkyries +105 | 151 |
Key Storylines
- Golden State continues facing high roster turnover and injury issues. They have used 19 players this season. Kayla Thornton is out for the year and Monique Billings is also sidelined.
- Washington’s roster is also in flux. They traded Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut for Jacy Sheldon and Brittney Sykes for Alysha Clark. Both of those trades represent a short-term downgrade for the franchise.
- Golden State enters this game in seventh place in the WNBA standings. They are two games ahead of the 10th-place Mystics. Washington is just 1.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the league.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Golden State is 1-0 against Washington so far this season.
- The Valkyries won once in Washington already this year. They beat the Mystics 68-67 there on July 31.
- Golden State has an 19-12 ATS record. Washington is 15-16 against the spread on the year.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Kiki Iriafen (Mystics) | Over 9.5 Rebounds | Iriafen should benefit from Edwards being traded off the Mystics as her usage and numbers should increase. |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | Over 3.5 Assists | Burton leads the team in assists at 5.2 assists per game and orchestrates the offense for Golden State. |
Advanced Metrics & Trends
- Golden State plays with the slowest pace in the WNBA. Washington is in the middle of the pack in terms of tempo this season.
- The Valkyries are fourth in the WNBA in defensive rating. Washington is seventh in the league in that department.
- The Mystics and Valkyries are both in the bottom four in the league in offensive rating. Washington is 10th in the league in ORtg and the Valkyries are 11th.
Valkyries vs Mystics Model Projection
Score Projection: Golden State Valkyries 78 – Washington Mystics 75
Win Probability: Golden State Valkyries 54%, Washington Mystics 46%
Final Thoughts
These teams have similar records this season. But their approaches to the second half of the season say a lot about where they are right now. The Mystics were trade deadline sellers and have made it clear that they are more interested in building a team for the future than for the present. Golden State is trying to win now and I expect them to get a win in this game to move to 3-0 against the Mystics for the year.
