Mystics vs Aces WNBA Pick: Washington Seeks Upset in Vegas (May 23)

• Washington took their first loss of the year against the Valkyries, falling 76-74.
• The Aces dominated the rebuilding Sun, defeating them 87-62 to improve to 1-1.
• These two teams last met on July 14, 2024, in a game that Las Vegas won 89-77.

The 2025 WNBA season is underway with some great matchups taking place. In our Mystics vs Aces pick, Washington will be aiming to pull off a surprise upset over the Aces in Las Vegas.

Mystics Looking to Bounce Back

Washington’s rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen led the way to a surprising 2-0 start, before coming back down to Earth against the Valkyries. Even so, the Mystics were just 2 points away from being 3-0. They face an uphill battle on the road against the Aces to get back into the win column. Their defense has been excellent to start the year, which should help their odds here.

Aces are Up-and-Down So Far

The Aces came up short in their opener against the Liberty, but posted a much more complete effort in their win over the rebuilding Sun. With a 14-point loss to the defending champs and a 15-point win against the last-place team, it’s hard to pin down the Aces’ ability post-Plum trade quite yet. This matchup will be a good opportunity for Jewell Lloyd to continue heating up.

Washington Mystics vs Las Vegas Aces Pick

Washington enters this game as heavy underdogs, making this an appealing line. Their opening win against the Dream proved they’re capable of beating top teams, though taking down the Aces on the road is an entirely different monster. Even so, Las Vegas has not yet established themselves as a contender this season. I like the Mystics to pull off the upset here.