Washington (7-8) at Las Vegas (6-7)
- When: Jun 26 2025, 10:00 PM
- Where: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Paradise, NV, USA
- TV: MNMT
Washington vs. Las Vegas – WNBA Game Preview, Prediction and Player Props
Spread: Las Vegas -8.0 | Total: 160.5
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas (7-7) finally looks like, well, Las Vegas again. Wednesday’s 85-59 demolition of Connecticut featured an early 19-0 blitz and the stingiest defensive night of the season (32 percent Sun shooting). A’ja Wilson didn’t just join the 5,000-point club, she sprinted there in a record-fast 238 games while already owning 2k boards, 500 dimes, 400 swats and 200 steals.
Her supporting cast fed off that milestone energy, winning the turnover battle 19-9 and limiting second-chance looks. If the Aces replicate that first-quarter furnace, covering a single-digit line at Michelob ULTRA Arena feels realistic.
Prop to Watch: A’ja Wilson Over 21.5 Points – the engine’s running hot after a history-making night.
Washington Mystics
Washington (7-8) arrives on its first genuine roll of the year, clipping powerhouse Minnesota 68-64 for a second straight victory. Shakira Austin powered the upset with 19 points, eight boards and relentless late-game defense, while rookie Kiki Iriafen’s fifth double-double (11 pts, 11 reb) underscored the Mystics’ improved interior toughness.
The lingering question: All-Star guard Brittney Sykes (lower-leg) sat Tuesday and remains iffy, her 19.6 points and backcourt pressure are difficult to replace against Las Vegas’ pace. Without Sykes, Washington must slow tempo, own the glass and hope Austin’s mid-range game continues humming.
Prop to Watch: Shakira Austin Over 7.5 Rebounds – she has hauled down eight-plus in three of her last four.
Final Score Prediction:
Wilson & Co. rediscovered their defensive identity and face a Mystics squad that could again be without its primary scorer. Under 160.5 – both clubs made their last opponents crawl; another grind-heavy affair is plausible. Las Vegas’ championship DNA plus home-court altitude gives the edge, look for a 85-72 type finish in which the Aces pull away late while Wilson pads her growing legend.
Best Bet: Las Vegas -8.0
Toral: Under 160.5
Final Score Prediction: Las Vegas 85, Washington 72
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
