The Washington Mystics (2-1) and Las Vegas Aces (1-1) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10 p.m. ET at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The game will be broadcast live on ION.
The Aces are favored by -14.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 165.5 (-110o / -110u). The Aces are a -1200 favorite to win outright, while the Mystics are +680 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mystics vs. Aces predictions and WNBA picks for Wednesday, May 21.
Mystics vs. Aces Odds
| Mystics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Over/Under | Moneyline |
+14.5 -112 | 165.5 -110 / -110 | +680 |
| Aces Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Over/Under | Moneyline |
-14.5 -108 | 165.5 -110 / -110 | -1200 |
Mystics vs. Aces
Betting Pick & Prediction
Jackie Young has finished right below this number in both games this season, finishing at 16 on the dot against both the Liberty and Sun.
However, each game had mitigating factors keeping her in that range.
In the first game, she matched up against what appears to be the best defense in the league in New York. She got up 19 shots, but made just five. The Mystics' defense isn't the Liberty's defense.
In the second game, her shot total dropped, but that was because she played just 24 minutes in a massive blowout of the Sun.
Now, the Mystics as a whole are closer to the Sun as a whole than their defense is to the Liberty, but I actually lean to the Mystics' side of this spread.
I like their chances of keeping this close enough to keep Young out there for around 30 minutes, while providing soft enough resistance to clear this 16.5 number.
Meanwhile, I'm fading Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen despite her fast start.
In her first two games, Iriafen's points were inflated a bit by her shooting percentage and free throw rate. Now she's also battling one of the toughest defensive frontcourts in the sport, one the cherishes welcoming rookies to the league.
Pick: Jackie Young Over 16.5 Points (-108) | Kiki Iriafen Under 12.5 Points (-114)
