The Dallas Wings have been one of the surprises to the early part of the season. They are among the best teams, with a 3-1 record after four WNBA games. They put that on the line when they visit the Washington Mystics and one of the best WNBA players in Elena Delle Donne on Friday.
Here is a breakdown of each team, WNBA odds, and a Wings vs. Mystics prediction.
Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics Information
Dallas Wings vs Washington Mystics
Location of the game: Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington D.C.
Date & Time: Friday, June 2, 2023, 7:00 p.m. ET
How to watch: ION | WNBA League Pass
Recent Scores for Last Game
The Wings came away 94-89 winners over the Minnesota Lynx last time out. They won despite allowing the Lynx to shoot 49% from the field and 50% on 3-pointers. Natasha Howard led the way with 25 points, and Satou Sabally added 23 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Arike Ogunbowale had 21 points but needed 20 shots to get there.
The Mystics held off a late charge from the Chicago Sky to win 71-69. Elena Delle Donne was spectacular with 25 points, and center Shakira Austin had 15 points and 11 rebounds. Though the team shot 36% from the field and was 41% on 3-pointers.
Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics Analysis
The Wings have one of the best offenses in the league. They rank second in scoring 90.5 points per game, fourth in making 42.7% of field goal attempts, but seventh in making 32.7% of 3-pointers. They are the top team at the charity stripe, making 89.7% of free throws. Defensively, they allow 88.0 points per game, second worst, and are ninth in allowing teams to make 42.8% of shots and 35.8% on 3s.
The Mystics are 10th in scoring 76.5 points per game, seventh in making 40.7% of field goal attempts, and last at 27.0% from 3-point range. The needed WNBA news is Washington acquiring some shooting at some point to be serious title contenders.
Defensively, they are third at holding teams to 75.3 points per game, seventh at 40.5% allowed on field goal attempts, and second at limiting teams to 28.3% on 3-pointers.
Odds Breakdown
Dallas Wings
The Wings are underdogs at +250 on the moneyline and +7 (-110) against the spread. Their implied team total is 80 points, with -115 odds on either side of the spread.
Washington Mystics
The Mystics are favored at -300 on the moneyline and -7 (-110) against the spread. Their implied team total is 87 points, with -115 on either side of the spread.
The over/under is 166.5 points, with -110 odds on either side of the spread.
Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics Betting Pick and Prediction
The Mystics have won two straight and three of the last four, which broke a string of four straight Wings wins. More recently, the Mystics are 3-1 against the spread, and the over/under is split at 2-2. But the Wings are 7-3 against the spread in the last 10 meetings, and the under is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings. The Mystics are 4-1 against the spread in the last five home meetings.
Whether veteran center Teaira McCowan plays could be key for the post. She is listed questionable with a knee injury, which would play a part in our Wings vs. Mystics prediction.
As it stands, 68% of bettors like the Wings to cover the spread, and another 57% are on the over. That seems fair from a regression standpoint in the series and also the fact that the Mystics are seemingly only as good as Delle Donne is.
Our Wings vs. Mystics prediction is that Dallas covers +7 (-110) with a one-unit bet on their moneyline. The Wings’ offense has been very good, and they get to play another poor offensive team that has aided their hot start.
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