WNBA Best Bets: Same Game Parlay & Prediction for Mystics vs Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries 16-15) have been the biggest surprise of the season. Their win count is astounding for a team that has struggled with injuries and lacks star power.

The same can be said about the Washington Mystics (14-17), whose rookies have set the league on fire. Thus, a contest between the two is an enthralling prospect.

Can Sonia Citron upset the winning formula of the Valkyries after losing to them twice this season? Find my favorite Same Game Parlay here.

WNBA Best Bets: Mystics vs Valkyries Same Game Parlay

Sonia Citron: Points

Citron is having an astounding rookie season. While Paige Bueckers looks like the obvious Rookie of the Year winner, she may get a vote or two for her performances.

The Mystics guard is averaging 14.8 points per game on a masterful 47.1% FG. Citron has hit a purple patch, scoring at least 16 points in five of the last six games.

Her offensive role has expanded after the departure of Brittney Sykes. She put up 16 against the Valkyries’ suffocating defense last time. I expect her to reach such a mark again.

Citron O 15.5 Points

Janelle Salaun: Points

Salaun’s increased offensive production has helped Golden State overcome the loss of leading scorer Kayla Thornton. She has improved her scoring average from 9ish to 10.3 PPG.

The electric forward has scored 10+ in four of the last five games for the second time this season. I expect her to score 11 here at least.

Salaun O 10.5 Points

Here is an overview of the selections:

Picks	BetMGM Odds
Citron O 15.5 Points	-110
Salaun O 10.5 Points	+100
Burton O 0.5 3-Pointers	Undefined (Projected -130)
Money Line: Valkyries	+100

Veronica Burton: 3-Pointers

Burton is the heart and soul of the Valkyries on both ends. The guard has finally gotten her break and made full use of it. She is tallying a career-high 10.6 PPG.

While her offense overall is unsteady, she has been a strong three-point option. The guard has nailed a career-high 1.4 triples per game.

She has made at least 2 in four of the last six games. I believe she will make at least one here.

Burton O 0.5 3-Pointers

I’d term this 3-leg parlay as moderately risky. Both Salaun and Citron have been in terrific form, but I am assuming they will perform at their peak again.

On the other hand, the Burton pick seems safe, given her reliable long-range shooting.

WNBA SGP: Citron O 15.5 Points, Salaun O 10.5 Points, Burton O 0.5 3-Pointers for +230 at BetMGM

WNBA Best Bets: Mystics vs Valkyries Prediction

The Mystics are reeling right now, losing four of the last five games. Their latest transactions suggest they are not interested in the playoffs but in their rebuild,

On the other hand, the Valkyries are playing like a team that wants to hit the postseason round. That’d be an incredible storyline for a franchise making its debut and was expected to lose more than 67.5% of its games.

Thus, I’d expect the Valkyries to win the game despite a 6-10 road record.

Mystics vs Valkyries Money Line: Valkyries for +100 at BetMGM

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Shubham Singh

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!