Pick details
| MATCHUP | Washington Mystics | Golden State Valkyries |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-12 | 19-7 |
| Spread | +8.5 -108 | -8.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +285 | -360 |
| Total | Over 146.5 (-112) | Under 146.5 (-108) |
| Where | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA | |
| When | Monday, July 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | WNBA League Pass | |
The Washington Mystics and the Golden State Valkyries meet Monday in WNBA action from the Chase Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs. Golden State Valkyries prediction.
Matchup History
The Golden State Valkyries won the most recent meeting between these two teams on Saturday by a final score of 74-69, making it 6 wins in 6 tries for Golden State in this head-to-head matchup.
Washington Mystics Recap
The Washington Mystics come into this game looking to shake off the loss to Golden State last time out to sit at 12-12 this season. After this game, the Mystics will head home for a game against the Las Vegas Aces.
Mystics Drop 3 Of Last 4
Sonia Citron leads the Mystics in scoring with 17.3 PPG along with 3.9 RPG and 3.7 APG while Shakira Austin has 14.5 PPG with 8.2 RPG and Kiki Iriafen also has 15.1 PPG with a team-high 8.6 RPG to lead the Mystics on the glass and Michaela Onyenwere has 12.5 PPG with 3.1 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Washington. Georgia Amoore also has 5.7 PPG and a team-high 3.9 APG to lead the Mystics in assists.
Golden State Valkyries Recap
The Golden State Valkyries come into this game looking to add on to their win over Washington last time out to improve to 19-7 on the year. After this game, the Valkyries will head on the road for a game against the Phoenix Mercury.
Valkyries Win 9 Straight
Gabby Williams leads Golden State in scoring with 16.3 PPG along with 3.9 RPG and 2.4 APG while Veronica Burton has 13.4 PPG with a team-high 5.6 APG to lead Golden State in assists. Janelle Salaun has 13.8 PPG with 4.2 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Golden State so far this season while Kayla Thornton’s chipped in 8.7 PPG with 5.5 RPG.
Washington Mystics @ Golden State Valkyries Betting Trends: July 20, 2026
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have lost each of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in four of their last five games following a home win.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Mystics have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Mystics’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last eight night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Mystics’ last seven night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Kiah Stokes has recorded 12 games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
- Veronica Burton has recorded three games with 5+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Shakira Austin ranks 4th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (9.4) this season.
- Kiki Iriafen ranks 4th amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (3.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (75.8).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.2).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for assists per game this season (18.9).
- The Washington Mystics rank 1st for rebounds per game this season (37.2).
Washington Mystics vs. Golden State Valkyries Prediction
I’m on the under in this one. I just don’t trust the Mystics to be consistent right now, especially offensively on the road in Golden State against the Valkyries. Golden State’s been the best defensive team in the WNBA since their inception into the league last year, but we’ve also seen Golden State have some low-scoring performances overall so I’ll go under here.
Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Under 145.5
