Published May 18, 1:40am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated May 18, 1:40am ET
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Updated May 18, 1:40am ET
One of Monday's WNBA matchups features the Dallas Wings hosting the Washington Mystics. Who has the edge in our Wings vs Mystics pick?
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| Dallas Wings | -5 (-104) |
| Washington Mystics | +5 (-116) |
Dallas opened the season with a 107-104 win over the Indiana Fever. Since then, they have dropped two straight. This includes a 90-86 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on May 14.
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The Wings led by as many as 12 points in the first half and held a four-point advantage in the fourth quarter before things went south. Minnesota responded with an 11-3 surge over the final 3:26 and held Dallas to just two points in the final 1:32.
Paige Bueckers led three double-digit scorers with 27 points, eight assists, and three rebounds. Maddy Siegrist was the top performer for the second unit, finishing with 17 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field. Dallas returns home looking to avoid its third consecutive loss.
On the other side, after dropping a 98-93 decision to the New York Liberty, the Mystics posted a 104-102 overtime win against the Indiana Fever on Friday night. Washington led by nine points through three quarters, but the game was far from over.
Caitlin Clark scored 17 of her 32 points in the fourth quarter, including a key 3-pointer that sent the game into overtime. Late in the extra frame, Indiana's Kelsey Mitchell missed a pair of free throws and a well-contested jumper as the buzzer expired, allowing Washington to come away with a two-point win.
Four of the five starters reached double figures for the Mystics. Sonia Citron led the way with 30 points, six rebounds, and four assists on 10-for-14 shooting and a 9-for-10 effort from the charity stripe. Kiki Iriafen finished with a double-double that consisted of 25 points and 13 rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Monday's matchup.
The Wings have dropped four of the previous five meetings in this series. Additionally, Dallas is 1-10 in its last 11 home games. With that in mind, the edge goes to Washington.
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Washington Mystics (+4.5)
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