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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Washington Mystics vs Dallas Wings predictions for WNBA Monday.
The Dallas Wings will square off with the Washington Mystics in WNBA action at College Park Center on Monday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced WNBA model predicts the Wings as the most likely winner of the Mystics vs. Wings game.
The Wings, powered by Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale and Jessica Shepard, are set to take on the Mystics, whose lineup includes Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
Bueckers, the star point guard for the Wings, is expected to shine with a projected 17 points and 1 three.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Mystics vs. Wings prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's WNBA game between the Mystics and Wings, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Wings a 73% chance of defeating the Mystics.
According to our model, the Wings (-4.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 170.5-point over/under has a 59% chance of going over.
Mystics vs. Wings odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mystics | Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-112) | -4.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -185 |
| Total | o170.5 (-112) | u170.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mystics vs. Wings picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wings -4.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Wings | -185 |
| Total | Over 170.5 | -112 |
According to our best WNBA bets, the top play to make on this game is Wings to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mystics vs. Wings player props
Betting on Mystics vs. Wings WNBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at College Park Center.
Shakira Austin is expected to lead the Mystics with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, while Paige Bueckers is projected to have 17 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists for the Wings.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's WNBA first basket picks.
Mystics prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Mystics are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira Austin | 21 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 43 |
| Sonia Citron | 18 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 35 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 34 |
| Cotie McMahon | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| Lauren Betts | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
Wings prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Wings:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paige Bueckers | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 35 |
| A. Ogunbowale | 15 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 30 |
| Jessica Shepard | 12 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 34 |
| Alanna Smith | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| Odyssey Sims | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
Mystics vs. Wings game-day updates and essential details
Monday's game between the Wings and Mystics at College Park Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Mystics vs. Dallas Wings
- Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: College Park Center
Conclusion
We predict the Wings, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat the Mystics in Monday's WNBA matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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