WNBA Game of the Day - Thursday
- Handicapper
- Jim Feist
- League
- WNBA
- Competition
- Las Vegas Aces vs Washington Mystics
- Release Date
- 07/10/2025 10:58 AM
- Event Date
- 07/10/2025 07:30 PM
- Bet Type
- Point Spread
- Pick
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Washington Mystics -2.5 (-110)
(DraftKings)
- Outcome
- Loss
- Analysis
- Aces A’ja Wilson was lost in the early part of the week with a wrist injury and is questionable to play in this contest. The MVP candidate is one of the best two-way players in the game, capable of winning games on both ends of the floor with elite scoring, rebounding, and rim protection. If she can’t go or plays limited minutes, Jewell Loyd and the cast around her will have to be more aggressive and her absence would take away some of their paint dominance.
Washington is only a game below .500 and is finally finding its stride. The Mystics have been composed in close games and made a statement with their blowout win against Chicago on Sunday. Their big three of Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen, and Sonia Citron have stepped up at the perfect time and team defense from Washington has improved with time. They are particularly good at defending the perimeter and should look to be more physical inside against a team that is not 100%.
Las Vegas is an incredibly dangerous team with the ability to explode for points at any time. But the Aces have been all over the place in the last few games, particularly on the defensive end, which can derail their chances if Wilson isn’t 100%. The Mystics have looked really good at home of late, especially since Christy Applegate came back. They have more balance offensively and won’t shy away from the paint. If the team can control the glass and outmuscle Las Vegas in the second half, then they are the team to play tonight.
Jim's Play: 612. Was Mystics
