Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries Picks and Predictions for Saturday, July 18, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 07/18/2026, 12:20 AM ET

Mystics vs Valkyries Game Information

The Washington Mystics return to the road Saturday with an 8:30 PM matchup in San Francisco inside the Chase Center against Golden State. Washington is just above .500 coming into this game, having won 3 of the last 5 following a 19-point home loss to Portland in their last outing to end a 2-game losing streak. Golden State will be back at home Saturday with 18 wins and 7 losses this season, currently 1 game back of the Western Conference lead, riding a long winning streak. Keep up with our WNBA Picks.

Mystics Preview

The Washington Mystics offense has been up and down this season, averaging 81.1 points on 44% shooting. Defensively, Washington is allowing 82.9 points per game this season through 23 games played. Sonia Citron leads Washington this season, averaging 17.8 points per game. Kiki Irafen is second on the roster, averaging 15.6 points, and leads the team, averaging 9.7 rebounds. Shakira Austin averages 14.1 points, and Michaela Onyenwere is the fourth player of the team in double digits, averaging 10.4 points per game. Georgia Amoore is averaging 6.1 points and leads the team, dishing out 3.5 assists.

Valkyries Preview

The Golden State offense has carried them this season, averaging 82.2 points on 42% shooting. Defensively, Golden State has been just as stout, allowing 76.1 points per game, and they have given up an average of 69.2 points per game across their last 5 wins. Gabby Williams leads Golden State this season, averaging 15 points per game. Janelle Salaun is 2^nd on the roster, averaging 13 points, and Veronica Burton averages 11.9 points along with a team-leading 5.2 assists per game. Kayla Thornton is averaging 8 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.2 rebounds per game.

Mystics vs Valkyries Pick

Golden State comes into Saturday on a tear and have their eyes on the top spot in the Western Conference. Golden State is better on both sides of the ball and has been dominant this season on its home floor. Take Golden State Saturday night to continue their winning ways as they increase their winning streak following the win and cover at home against Washington.

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