- Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Washington (+7.5)
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On Monday, the Golden State Valkyries (19-7) will face off against the Washington Mystics (12-12) at the Chase Center. The Valkyries enter as 7.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 145.5 points.
In their previous encounter, the Mystics fell to the Valkyries, losing 74-69. Washington achieved a field goal percentage of 45.0% (27 out of 60) and converted 6 of their 23 attempts from beyond the arc. The Mystics excelled at the free-throw line, sinking 9 out of 11 shots (81.8%). They secured 37 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end, and compiled 18 assists, forcing 8 turnovers while stealing the ball 5 times. Defensively, they allowed a field goal percentage of 40.7%, permitting the Valkyries to shoot 24 out of 59. Golden State recorded 8 assists and 8 steals, and they gathered 26 rebounds (8 offensive, 18 defensive), contributing 2 blocks while shooting 70.0% from the charity stripe, making 14 of 20 attempts, and hitting 12 of 33 three-point shots.
Shakira Austin was a key player in this matchup, scoring 18 points on 5 of 11 shooting. She logged 31 minutes and secured 16 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 45.5% and contributing 1 assist.
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Heading into this game, Washington holds a balanced record of 12-12 this season. The team averages 79.6 points per game, ranking 15th in the league, with a shooting percentage of 43.1%. From long-range, they are shooting 27.8% on attempts (133 of 479) and 73.0% from the free-throw line. Washington is averaging 37.2 rebounds per game and has accumulated 453 assists, placing them 15th in the WNBA in assists. The Mystics are turning the ball over 16.2 times a game while committing 20.5 personal fouls on average. Defensively, they force 13.0 turnovers per game and draw 24.0 fouls. Their opponents are shooting 34.2% from three-point range, and the Mystics rank third in points per game allowed (82.5). They concede 42.2% (312 of 577) from the field and average 31.0 rebounds allowed, which ranks them second in the league for assists allowed, with 464 surrendered this season.
In their last encounter, the Golden State Valkyries secured a victory with a score of 74-69 against the Mystics. The Valkyries attained 24 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 30 in the game. They turned the ball over 14 times and achieved 9 steals during the matchup. The Mystics committed 19 fouls, sending the Valkyries to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 attempts (70.0%). In three-point shooting, Golden State made 12 of 33 attempts (36.4%) and had a field goal percentage of 40.7% (24 of 59). Washington made 27 out of 60 field goal attempts, which results in a shooting percentage of 45.0%. Additionally, the Mystics shot 26.1% from distance (6 of 23) and 9 of 11 (81.8%) from the free-throw line. On the boards, they allowed Golden State to grab 26 rebounds, with 10 on the offensive glass.
Gabby Williams played a crucial role for the Valkyries, scoring 18 points on 7 of 15 shooting (46.7%) and contributing 3 rebounds in her 28 minutes on the court, along with 5 assists.
Golden State boasts a solid record of 19-7 this season. The Valkyries average 19.7 personal fouls per game and hit 76.7% from the free-throw line. They dish out 18.2 assists per game (15th in the WNBA) while turning the ball over 10.8 times per game. Golden State has scored a total of 2,129 points this season (81.9 points per game) and secures an average of 32.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 41.9% from the field, ranking 15th in the WNBA. Defensively, the Valkyries lead the league in points allowed per game with 75.8, averaging 18.2 assists and 32.8 rebounds allowed per game, which ranks them first and seventh, respectively. Golden State’s defense allows 34.2% shooting from beyond the arc (203 of 593) and opponents convert 75.8% of their free throws. They force 13.7 turnovers on average and permit teams to shoot 41.9% from the field, ranking second in the WNBA.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Back Golden State (-7.5)
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