Get set for late-night WNBA action when the Golden State Valkyries welcome the red-hot Washington Mystics to Chase Center.
The home crowd should be treated to a fast-paced, chaotic ballgame, and my Mystics vs. Valkyries predictions expect both squads to light up the scoreboard.
Read on as I share my WNBA picks for Wednesday, May 21.
Mystics vs Valkyries predictions
My Mystics vs Valkyries best bet: Over 162.5 (-110 at BetMGM)
The Washington Mystics, blending savvy veterans with dynamic rookies, have erased double-digit fourth-quarter deficits to join Minnesota, New York, and Phoenix as the WNBA’s only unbeaten teams at 2-0.
Guard Brittney Sykes powers the Mystics, averaging 24.5 points per game and leading four players with double-digit scoring. The bench adds 21 points per night, fueling a potent offense that churns out 92 points per game.
The Golden State Valkyries, meanwhile, stumbled in their debut, falling 84-67 to the L.A. Sparks after coughing up 22 turnovers.
Veterans Tiffany Hayes (19.0 ppg) and Temi Fagbenle provide scoring punch, while Belgian sharpshooter Julie Vanloo anchors a bench that ranks among the league’s highest-scoring units.
Tonight’s clash at Chase Center promises a fast-paced, occasionally chaotic battle between two young WNBA squads. Both teams boast potent second-half offenses that will face inconsistent shooting defenses. That should lead to a high-scoring affair at Chase Center tonight.
Mystics vs Valkyries same-game parlay (SGP)
Over 163
Mystics first half -3
Mystics -5.5
Tonight’s clash at Chase Center should be a high-scoring affair, and I like the Mystics to cover the 3.5-point first-half spread and win comfortably.
The Mystics’ knack for turning steals into points (20.5 ppg off turnovers) exploits the Valkyries’ sloppiness, who allowed 23 ppg from miscues in their 83-82 debut loss. This mismatch fuels an early lead to cover the first-half spread and sets up a decisive victory.
The second half should follow suit, as the Mystics’ depth overwhelms Golden State’s inexperienced bench. Washington averages 51 second-half points, leading the WNBA with nineteen 2H free-throw attempts.
Washington’s defense notches 3.5 steals and 3.5 2H blocks while hitting 53% of 9.5 second-half three-point attempts. The Valkyries, lacking consistency and reserves, can’t match this on either end.
Mystics vs Valkyries odds
Mystics vs Valkyries live odds
Mystics vs Valkyries opening odds
- Spread: Washington -5.5 | Golden State +5.5
- Moneyline: Washington -245 | Golden State +200
- Over/Under: Over 161.5 | Under 161.5
Mystics vs Valkyries trend
The Mystics are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. Find more WNBA betting trends for Mystics vs. Valkyries.
How to watch Mystics vs Valkyries
| Location | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA |
| Date | Wednesday, 5-21-2025 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Monumental Sports Network, KMAX 31 |
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