Best WNBA bets today: Friday's picks include Lynx vs. Mystics play [8/21/2026]

Today’s best WNBA bets for August 21, 2026 are here, with Lynx vs. Mystics among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s WNBA schedule.

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List of WNBA best bets tonight [8/21, updated 7:14PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s WNBA best bets, ranked by edge for Friday, August 21, 2026.

Mystics +1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Lynx vs. Mystics (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Mystics +1.5 at +100 odds. A 57.6% probability produces an edge of 7.6%, making this the strongest play for today's WNBA slate.

Mystics ML (+125)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 51.4%
• Matchup: Lynx vs. Mystics (7:30PM ET)

Mystics ML carries a 7.0% edge and a probability of 51.4% at +125 odds, according to our model.

Valkyries vs. Sky Over 163.5 points (-104)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 57.5%
• Matchup: Valkyries vs. Sky (7:30PM ET)

Valkyries vs. Sky Over 163.5 points at -104 odds shows a 6.5% edge, supported by a 57.5% probability in simulations.

Sky +6.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 57.8%
• Matchup: Valkyries vs. Sky (7:30PM ET)

A 5.9% edge and 57.8% probability makes Sky +6.5 vs. Valkyries a value play in the Valkyries vs. Sky matchup, per our model.

Lynx vs. Mystics Over 166.5 points (+104)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Matchup: Lynx vs. Mystics (7:30PM ET)

Lynx vs. Mystics Over 166.5 points at +104 odds presents a 5.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.4%.

Sky ML (+245)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 33.8%
• Matchup: Valkyries vs. Sky (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Sky to win at +245 odds, supported by an edge of 4.8%.

WNBA best bets summary: Friday, 8/21/2026

As of 7:14PM ET, here are our top WNBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming WNBA games to bet on [8/21/2026]

• Lynx vs. Mystics (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Valkyries vs. Sky (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Fire vs. Tempo (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Fever vs. Liberty (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our WNBA best bets are locked and loaded for August 21, 2026, featuring plays such as Mystics +1.5 vs. Lynx and Mystics ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.