- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Washington Mystics
- Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
- Venue: CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Odds/Point Spread: Golden State favored by 3.5 points
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The Golden State Valkyries (14-7) are set to visit CareFirst Arena this Monday to take on the Washington Mystics (10-9), with Golden State entering the game as 3.5-point favorites. The total points over/under is currently at 158.5.
In their latest game, the Golden State Valkyries faced off against the Atlanta Dream, securing a close victory with a score of 88-83. The Valkyries shot 46.3% from the field, hitting 31 of 67 attempts, and were 13 for 34 from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they succeeded 13 of 17 times, translating to a rate of 76.5%. On the rebounding front, Golden State compiled 30 boards, including 7 on the offensive end. They also recorded 20 assists while forcing 11 turnovers from Atlanta and racking up 5 steals. Defensively, the Valkyries held Atlanta to 39.4% shooting (26 of 66). Atlanta tallied 4 assists and 5 steals, while grabbing 24 boards (4 offensive, 20 defensive) and registering 2 blocks. The Dream managed to convert 23 of 33 attempts at the free throw line, shooting 69.7%, and made 8 out of 26 attempts from three-point range.
Veronica Burton stood out in this matchup, scoring 21 points on 6 of 9 shooting while contributing 1 rebound and 4 assists in her 31 minutes of play, shooting an impressive 66.7% from the field.
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The Golden State Valkyries boast a season record of 14-7. They average 10.7 turnovers and 20.1 personal fouls per game. Across the season, they are pulling down an average of 33.3 rebounds while recording 385 assists, which places them 11th in the league. Golden State is hitting 35.1% of their shots from three-point territory (229 of 652) and 76.2% from the free-throw line. Their scoring average stands at 83.0 points per game (12th in the WNBA) with a field goal percentage of 41.3%. On the defensive side, the Valkyries force 13.1 turnovers per game and give up 20.2 personal fouls. Their defense allows a field goal percentage of 42.2% (276 of 425) and they average 33.5 rebounds allowed per game, ranking them 7th in assists allowed with 389 this season. Their opponents shoot 36.2% from three-point range, and they lead the WNBA in points allowed per game at 78.1.
In their prior game, the Washington Mystics secured a win against the Atlanta Dream, finishing 81-76. The Mystics grabbed 30 defensive and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 38. However, they also committed a staggering 27 turnovers while managing only 2 steals. With Atlanta fouling 23 times, the Mystics capitalized by sinking 10 of their 19 free-throw attempts for a shooting percentage of 52.6%. From three-point range, Washington excelled, making 9 of 16 (56.3%). They shot 31 of 56 from the field, yielding a shooting percentage of 55.4%. On defense, the Mystics allowed Atlanta to shoot 29 of 80 from the floor—36.3%—while Atlanta finished at 22.6% on three-pointers by hitting 7 of 31 attempts.
Shakira Austin made a significant impact for the Mystics, scoring 21 points with 9 rebounds while shooting 64.3% (9 of 14) in her 30 minutes on the court and providing 3 assists.
The Washington Mystics currently hold a record of 10-9 this season. They average 21.8 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 72.9%. Their assist average stands at 19.4 (12th in the WNBA), with 16.7 turnovers per game. Washington has scored 1,573 points this season, averaging 82.8 points per game while securing 36.3 rebounds per game. The Mystics have a field goal percentage of 44.6%, ranking them 7th in the league. On defense, they are positioned 6th in the league for points per game allowed at 85.7. They allow an average of 20.1 assists and 31.0 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 3rd in the league respectively. Opponents shoot 33.4% from three-point range against them (165 of 494) and hit 78.0% of free throws. They force 13.6 turnovers each game, allowing teams to shooter 42.9% from the field (4th in the league).
Who do you think will take the win in this WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Golden State (-3.5)
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