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Read Article Mystics vs. Storm prediction: Washington favored to win Wednesday's WNBA game [5/27/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Washington Mystics vs Seattle Storm predictions for WNBA Wednesday.
The Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics are scheduled to meet in the WNBA at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven WNBA model predicts the Mystics as the most likely winner of the Mystics vs. Storm game.
The Storm, who have star players such as Natisha Hiedeman, Flau'jae Johnson and Awa Fam, will face off against the Mystics, featuring Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Mystics vs. Storm prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's WNBA matchup between the Mystics and Storm, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Mystics a 58% chance of beating the Storm.
According to our model, the Storm (+3.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 160.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Mystics vs. Storm odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mystics | Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-110) | +3.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +136 |
| Total | o160.5 (-106) | u160.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mystics vs. Storm picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Storm +3.5 | -106 |
| Moneyline | Storm | +136 |
| Total | Over 160.5 | -106 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 160.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mystics vs. Storm player props
WNBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on the Mystics vs. Storm matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Climate Pledge Arena.
Shakira Austin is expected to lead the Mystics with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists, while Natisha Hiedeman is projected to have 13 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists for the Storm.
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 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 38 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| Sonia Citron | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
| Cotie McMahon | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Lauren Betts | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
Storm prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Storm:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Hiedeman | 13 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 26 |
| F. Johnson | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| Awa Fam | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Zia Cooke | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Stefanie Dolson | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
Mystics vs. Storm game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Storm and Mystics at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm
- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Mystics, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Storm in Wednesday's WNBA matchup.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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