Golden State Valkyries
Basketball WNBA Entertainment and Sports Arena Thu 31 Jul 19:30
Washington Mystics
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WNBA Betting Preview: Valkyries vs Mystics

The Golden State Valkyries square off against the Washington Mystics in this WNBA matchup at Entertainment and Sports Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Thursday, July 31. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Valkyries Should Put Up a Fight

If you agree that the Valkyries can push the Mystics to the wire, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +3.5 makes plenty of appeal at odds of -110.

Valkyries Beat Mystics in their Last H2H Battle

Golden State Valkyries triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Atlanta Dream were beaten 77-75 at Gateway Center Arena.

Washington Mystics last game saw them claim a 103-86 home win over Chicago Sky at Entertainment and Sports Arena.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Valkyries won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 76-74 victory was registered against the Mystics at Chase Center.

WNBA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Valkyries 23 21 3420 3359 61 14-8 9-13 3L
10  Mystics 16 28 3394 3589 -195 10-12 6-16 10L
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Golden State Valkyries vs Washington Mystics Prediction & Picks

Valkyries should be able to battle hard and our pick is that they will cover the line in this WNBA contest. It’s set at a more than generous +3.5 and you can get -110.

The WNBA experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Valkyries vs Mystics stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Valkyries in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Valkyries in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mystics in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mystics in 13 of their last 20 games.

Valkyries +3.5 Probability

According to the top basketball betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this WNBA wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Janelle Salaun Over 11.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) is available at -120 to score Over 11.5 points. We’ve found an opportunity to bet on Player Points where we’re able to back her to cover the line.

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Kiki Iriafen Under 8.5 Rebounds -149 BetMGM logo

Kiki Iriafen (Mystics) can be wagered to total Under 8.5 rebounds at -149. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting her to make a total that falls below the line.

Latest Kiki Iriafen Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Valkyries +3.5
Totals Over 153.5
Player Points Janelle Salaun Over 11.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Valkyries +3.5 on the spread, combined with Over 153.5 and Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) to score Over 11.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Valkyries Valkyries logo 81 - 78 Mystics logo Mystics

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Valkyries to secure a 81-78 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

Golden State Valkyries vs Washington Mystics Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Mystics Likelier Winners

For this WNBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Washington Mystics are -192 favorites to win and that means a 66% chance of landing a victory. Golden State Valkyries are the underdogs at +156 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 153.5 right now. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 153.5, this selection is available at -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Shakira Austin Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Shakira Austin is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -103 that she gets Over 14.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -125.

Player Points
Shakira Austin (Mystics)
Over 14.5
-103
Under 14.5
-125
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Brittney Sykes (Mystics)
Over 13.5
-114
Under 13.5
-114
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Sonia Citron (Mystics)
Over 12.5
-130
Under 12.5
-100
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Tiffany Hayes (Valkyries)
Over 12.5
-128
Under 12.5
-101
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Player Assists
Brittney Sykes (Mystics)
Over 4.5
+132
Under 4.5
-172
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Veronica Burton (Valkyries)
Over 4.5
-135
Under 4.5
+105
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Player Rebounds
Shakira Austin (Mystics)
Over 7.5
-139
Under 7.5
+107
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Kiki Iriafen (Mystics)
Over 7.5
-135
Under 7.5
+105
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Janelle Salaun (Valkyries)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-152
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Temi Fagbenle (Valkyries)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-120
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Golden State Valkyries logo Golden State Valkyries Stats
Washington Mystics logo Washington Mystics Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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WNBA Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Lynx 34 10 3787 3373 414 20-2 14-8 1W
Aces 30 14 3680 3552 128 17-5 13-9 16W
Dream 30 14 3712 3378 334 16-6 14-8 6W
Mercury 27 17 3643 3525 118 15-7 12-10 3L
Liberty 27 17 3713 3534 179 17-5 10-12 3W
Fever 24 20 3734 3586 148 13-9 11-11 3W
Storm 23 21 3614 3524 90 10-12 13-9 1W
Valkyries 23 21 3420 3359 61 14-8 9-13 3L
Sparks 21 23 3769 3882 -113 9-13 12-10 1L
10  Mystics 16 28 3394 3589 -195 10-12 6-16 10L
11  Sun 11 33 3337 3782 -445 7-15 4-18 2L
12  Sky 10 34 3335 3777 -442 6-16 4-18 4L
13  Wings 10 34 3594 3871 -277 6-16 4-18 1W