Mystics vs Valkyries WNBA Pick: Washington to Build on Hot Start (May 21)

• The Mystics picked off the Dream and the Sun, starting the season at 2-0.
• Golden State lost badly in their franchise debut against the Sparks, 84-67.
• This will be the first matchup between these two teams in WNBA history.

The 2025 WNBA season is underway with some intriguing matchups taking place each day. In our Mystics vs Valkyries pick, Golden State seeks their first win against the red-hot Mystics.

Mystics Aiming to Maintain Hot Start

Washington is one of the most interesting stories to start the season. Missing the playoffs at 14-26 last year, the Mystics entered the draft with three of the top six picks. Unfortunately, they lost one of those selections, Georgia Amoore, to an ACL injury. Yet, they came out with a ton of energy in their first two games, going 2-0 led by the other rookies, Kiki Iraifen and Sonia Citron.

Valkyries Seeking Franchise’s First Win

Golden State had their franchise debut spoiled by Kelsey Plum and the Sparks, but it was still a historic night for the city. They’ll be hoping to get into the win column in front of their home crowd before heading on the road for a 3-game trip after this game. The Valkyries have some real talent, but they’re still fitting together all the pieces in their mismatched expansion roster.

Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries Pick

Washington’s opening win against the Dream was impressive, though their victory against the rebuilding Sun wasn’t as indicative. Even so, the Mystics are now 2-0 with a pair of burgeoning stars leading the way. They’ll face Golden State’s home-court advantage, but that alone should not be enough to tip the scales. It’ll likely take the Valkyries a few more games to figure it out.