Mystics vs. Valkyries prediction: Golden State favored to win Monday's WNBA matchup [7/20/2026]
Get Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries predictions for WNBA Monday.
The Golden State Valkyries and Washington Mystics are scheduled to meet in the WNBA at Chase Center on Monday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Valkyries as the most likely winner of the Mystics vs. Valkyries game.
The Valkyries, who have stars like Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams and Janelle Salaun, will face off against the Mystics, featuring Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Mystics vs. Valkyries prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model gives the Valkyries a 74.9% chance of beating the Mystics.
According to our model, the Mystics (+8.5) have a 55.8% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has a 71.2% chance of going over,.
Mystics vs. Valkyries odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mystics | Valkyries |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (+102) | -8.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +326 | -344 |
| Total | o146.5 (-106) | u146.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mystics vs. Valkyries picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Mystics +8.5 | +102 |
| Moneyline | Mystics | +326 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -106 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 146.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mystics vs. Valkyries player props
Looking for Washington vs. Golden State WNBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Chase Center.
Shakira Austin is expected to lead the Mystics with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, while Veronica Burton is projected to have 12 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists for the Valkyries.
When evaluating the first basket market, Gabby Williams is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 15.4% probability.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at 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 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 40 |
| Sonia Citron | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 28 |
| Lauren Betts | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| M. Onyenwere | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Valkyries prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Valkyries:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 12 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 32 |
| Gabby Williams | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| Janelle Salaun | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Kayla Thornton | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| C. Zandalasini | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Mystics vs. Valkyries game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Valkyries and Mystics at Chase Center is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Mystics vs. Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Chase Center
Conclusion
We predict the Valkyries, with a 74.9% win probability, will likely beat the Mystics in Monday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
