Valkyries vs. Mystics: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - July 18

The Golden State Valkyries (18-7) will be trying to extend a three-game home winning run when squaring off against the Washington Mystics (12-11) on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Chase Center. It airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on MNMT, KPIX+, and KMAX 31.

In Golden State's last game, it defeated Indiana 88-75. The Valkyries were led by Gabby Williams, who finished with 16 points and three steals, and Kaitlyn Chen, with 14 points.

In its most recent game, Washington fell at home to Portland, 75-56. Its top scorers were Shakira Austin (19 PTS, 9 REB, 2 BLK, 40 FG%) and Sonia Citron (8 PTS, 25 FG%).

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Valkyries vs. Mystics Betting Lines

Take a peek below at the latest betting lines for the Valkyries-Mystics game.

• Favorite: Valkyries (-8.5)
• Total: 147.5
• Valkyries Moneyline: -420
• Mystics Moneyline: +310

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Valkyries Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Valkyries an 80.8% chance to win.
• Golden State has won 92.9% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (13-1).
• The Valkyries are 17-8-0 ATS this season.
• In 19 games this season, Golden State and its opponents have scored more than 147.5 total points.
• The Valkyries have an average point total of 163.7 in their contests this year, 16.2 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Mystics Betting Insights

• The Mystics have a 24.4% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Washington has won six, or 46.2%, of the 13 games it has played as the underdog this season.
• The Mystics have compiled a 12-11-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Washington has played 17 games this season that ended with a point total higher than 147.5 points.
• The average over/under for Mystics contests this season is 165.1, 17.6 more points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Valkyries vs. Mystics

• The 82.2 points per game Golden State scores are just 0.7 fewer points than Washington allows (82.9).
• The Valkyries have an 11-1 record when putting up more than 82.9 points.
• Golden State has been better offensively at home, where it averages 83.3 points per game, compared to on the road, where it records 81 per game. Defensively, it is slightly better at home, where it surrenders 75.5 points per game, versus road games, where it lets its opponents to average 76.8 per game.
• Washington puts up an average of 80 points per game, only 3.9 more points than the 76.1 Golden State allows to opponents.
• When they score more than 76.1 points, the Mystics are 11-4.
• At home, Washington is better offensively, scoring 82 points per game, compared to 78.3 on the road. But it is not as good defensively, giving up 83.5 points per game at home, and 82.3 away.

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