Washington Mystics vs Dallas Wings Prediction 5/18/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
May 12, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) looks on during the game between the Wings and the Dream at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Washington Mystics
Dallas Wings
Team Records
2-1
1-2
Spread
+4.5 -118
-4.5 -102
Moneyline
+164
-198
Total
Over 170.5 (-112)
Under 170.5 (-108)
Where
College Park Center, Arlington, TX
When
Monday, May 18, 2026
Time
08:00 PM EDT
TV
Peacock
The Washington Mystics and the Dallas Wings meet Monday in WNBA action from the College Park Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs. Dallas Wings prediction.
Matchup History
The Washington Mystics won the most recent meeting between these two teams by a final score of 91-78 back on August 10th, 2025, making it 5 wins in the last 6 head-to-head meetings between these two teams for Washington.
Washington Mystics Recap
The Washington Mystics come into this game looking to add on to their 104-102 win over Indiana last time out to sit at 2-1 this season. After this game, the Mystics will head on the road for their first of a back-to-back set against the Seattle Storm.
Mystics Looking To Build Momentum
Sonia Citron leads the Mystics in scoring with 24.3 PPG along with 4.3 RPG while Shakira Austin has 17.7 PPG with 10 RPG for a double-double per game and Kiki Iriafen also has 19 PPG with a team-high 13.7 RPG to lead the Mystics on the glass, averaging a double-double per game of her own and Cotie McMahon has 13 PPG, capping off the group of double-digit scorers for Washington. Georgia Amoore also has 6.7 PPG and a team-high 4.7 APG to lead the Mystics in assists.
Dallas Wings Recap
The Dallas Wings come into this game looking to shake off a 90-86 loss at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx last time out to sit at 1-2 this season. After this game, the Wings will head on the road for a game against the Chicago Sky.
Wings Drop Back-To-Back Games
Arike Ogunbowale has 16 PPG along with 2.3 APG while Paige Bueckers has 20.7 PPG along with 2.7 RPG and 5 APG. Odyssey Sims has 12.7 PPG with 3 APG and Jessica Shepard’s added 10.7 PPG with 7.7 RPG and 5.3 APG to lead the Wings in rebounding and assists and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for the Wings so far this season.
Washington Mystics @ Dallas Wings Betting Trends: May 18, 2026
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 – 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 – 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%).
Washington Mystics vs. Dallas Wings Prediction
I’m on the Mystics and the points in this one. I get the case to be made for Dallas at home as the Wings have a potent offense. However, the Wings are one of the worst rebounding teams in the WNBA and the Mystics, with Iriafen and Austin, have been crushing everyone on the glass this season so far and I think they do it again here. Give me the Mystics and the points.
