Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction 8/30/2025 Today’s WNBA Picks

The Washington Mystics and the Golden State Valkyries meet Saturday 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 back on August 13th, 2025, making it three wins in as many tries for the Valkyries in this head-to-head matchup.

Washington Mystics Recap

The Washington Mystics come into this game looking to rebound from an 89-63 loss at the hands of the New York Liberty last time out to sit at 16-23 this season. After this game, the Mystics will head on the road again for a game against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Mystics Lose 5th In A Row

Sonia Citron leads the Mystics with 15.3 PPG, 4.1 RPG and 2.4 APG this season. Kiki Iriafen has 13 PPG with a team-high 8.6 RPG to lead the Mystics in rebounding and Shakira Austin has 12.9 PPG with 6.4 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Washington up to this point in the year. As a team, Washington is averaging 78.3 PPG on 44.4% shooting from the field, 33.3% from behind the three-point line and 75.9% from the foul line so far this season.

Golden State Valkyries Recap

The Golden State Valkyries come into this game looking to add on to their 90-81 win over the Dallas Wings last time out to sit at 19-18 this season. After this game, the Valkyries will take on the Indiana Fever at home.

Valkyries Snap Three-Game Win Streak

Kayla Thornton leads the Valkyries in scoring and rebounding with 14 PPG and 7 RPG along with 1.3 SPG, but is missing the rest of the season because of an injury while Veronica Burton has 12 PPG with 4.2 RPG and a team-high 5.6 APG to lead the Valkyries in the assist department. Tiffany Hayes has 11.7 PPG with 4 RPG and Janelle Salaun has 10.6 PPG with 4.8 RPG. Cecelia Zandalasini has 11.2 PPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Golden State so far this season. Iliana Rupert has 9 PPG with 3.6 RPG and Temi Fagbenle has 7.2 PPG with 5.4 RPG while Monique Billings has 7.5 PPG with 4.7 RPG as well this season. As a team, Golden State is averaging 78.3 PPG on 40.5% shooting from the field, 32.6% from three and 81.6% from the foul line this season.

Washington Mystics vs. Golden State Valkyries Prediction

I’m on the Valkyries here. The Mystics had some spots where they were able to provide some value here and there, but I think those spots are long gone as they’ve started to get their teeth kicked in again. The Valkyries aren’t my favourite team to back laying points, but I think they’re good enough here at home to get the win and cover.