Washington Mystics vs Las Vegas Aces Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Thursday August 13 2026

Today’s Washington Mystics vs Las Vegas Aces picks for Thursday, August 13, 2026, come from Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The teams meet for the second time in three nights after Las Vegas ended Washington’s seven-game winning streak with an 86-76 victory on Tuesday.

Las Vegas is favored by 6.5 points, with the total set at 171. Bettors reviewing Thursday’s WNBA picks should account for Washington’s elite ATS profile, the quick-rematch dynamic and the available WNBA player props before the 10:00 PM EDT tipoff on Prime Video.

Best Available Odds for Washington Mystics vs Las Vegas Aces

• Moneyline: Not listed in the current market board
• Spread: Washington Mystics +6.5 | Las Vegas Aces -6.5
• Total: Over 171 | Under 171

Game Info

• Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
• Time: 10:00 PM EDT
• Location: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
• TV: Prime Video
• Key Availability: Washington has no major injury listed for the rematch. Las Vegas is managing injuries to Dana Evans, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Justine Pissott and Kierstan Bell, while A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young remain the core of the active rotation.

Washington Mystics vs Las Vegas Aces Preview

Washington enters at 19-13 after its seven-game winning streak ended Tuesday in Las Vegas. The Mystics remained competitive through three quarters before the Aces created separation in the fourth.

Shakira Austin continues to anchor Washington’s interior offense. She has been one of the most productive bigs in the league during the current stretch and gives the Mystics a player who can challenge Wilson physically around the basket.

Sonia Citron adds perimeter scoring and movement, while Kiki Iriafen gives Washington another physical rebounder. The three combined for much of the Mystics’ early production Tuesday and kept the game competitive until Las Vegas’s fourth-quarter run.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton also made her Washington debut in the first game of the set. Her experience and defensive versatility should give the Mystics another option as she becomes more comfortable in the rotation.

Washington’s betting profile remains the strongest argument for the underdog. The Mystics are 19-12 ATS, the best mark in the refreshed workbook, and 9-6 ATS on the road.

They are also 8-2 ATS across their last 10 games. Even after Tuesday’s 10-point loss, the larger sample still shows a team that has consistently outperformed market expectations.

Las Vegas enters at 23-11 after winning the first game 86-76. The Aces were led by Wilson and Young, who combined for 51 points and controlled the decisive possessions.

Wilson remains the matchup’s biggest individual problem. She can score from the post, face up from the mid-range and control the defensive glass, forcing Washington to choose between single coverage and opening easier opportunities for Gray and Young.

Young’s physical drives also create problems for the Mystics’ guards. She scored 25 points Tuesday and repeatedly punished Washington when defenders were late getting over screens.

Gray gives Las Vegas the late-game control that becomes especially important in a rematch. The Aces can slow the game when necessary and force Washington to execute in the half court rather than relying on transition momentum.

Las Vegas is 16-16 ATS overall and 7-7 ATS at home. The Aces are 6-4 ATS over their last 10 games, solid numbers that still trail Washington’s profile.

The season series is now tied 1-1. Washington won 100-99 on July 22, while Las Vegas answered with Tuesday’s 86-76 victory.

The current 6.5-point spread asks Las Vegas to win by at least seven only two nights after the teams were separated by 10. The quick rematch usually creates more tactical familiarity, which can help the underdog avoid another extended run.

The total is less convincing. Washington is exactly 16-16 to the over, while Las Vegas is 18-15. Tuesday’s game finished with 162 points, nine below Thursday’s 171.

Matchup Breakdown

Las Vegas should continue attacking through Wilson and Young. Washington must find a better way to defend Wilson without allowing Young to create clean downhill lanes when the help shifts.

The Mystics need more consistent fourth-quarter offense. Austin and Citron were productive early Tuesday, but Washington cannot afford another stretch in which Las Vegas strings together stops and forces difficult late-clock shots.

The WNBA betting trends favor Washington at the current number. The Mystics are 19-12 ATS, 9-6 ATS away from home and 8-2 ATS recently. Las Vegas is 16-16 ATS and exactly 7-7 ATS at home.

The displayed consensus is split 50-50, which reflects how balanced the matchup looks after Tuesday’s result. Without a verified earlier opener, the current +6.5 is the actionable number.

The total offers much weaker support. Washington is neutral for the season, and the first game of this two-game set finished under 171.

Game Thesis: Las Vegas has the best player, home court and the most recent win, but Washington remains the league’s best ATS team and receives more than two possessions in a quick rematch. The Mystics have already won once in the season series and can make enough tactical adjustments to stay closer Thursday. Washington +6.5 is the preferred wager, with Las Vegas projected to win 86-82.

Washington Mystics vs Las Vegas Aces Best Bet - Spread: Washington Mystics +6.5

Washington has covered 19 of 31 games and eight of its last 10. Las Vegas is exactly .500 against the spread for the season.

The first game of the set ended with a 10-point Aces win, but Washington stayed within one possession for much of the night before the fourth-quarter separation.

A quick rematch gives the Mystics a chance to adjust how they defend Wilson and Young. Even a modest improvement is enough to keep the game inside 6.5.

The position remains playable at +6 or better. It becomes less attractive below +5.

Washington Mystics vs Las Vegas Aces Moneyline Pick: No Bet

Las Vegas is the more likely straight-up winner at home, but the current market board does not include a verified moneyline price.

Washington’s value is in the spread, where the Mystics can lose a competitive game and still cash.

Washington Mystics vs Las Vegas Aces Spread Pick: Washington Mystics +6.5

Washington is 19-12 ATS and 9-6 on the road. Las Vegas is 16-16 ATS and 7-7 at home.

The quick rematch and Washington’s season-long cover profile make the underdog more attractive than laying another sizable number with the Aces.

Washington Mystics vs Las Vegas Aces Total Pick: Under 171

Tuesday’s meeting finished with 162 points, and Washington is exactly 16-16 to the over for the season. Las Vegas is only a modest 18-15 to the high side.

The rematch should feature more familiarity with each team’s half-court actions, making Under 171 the preferred total lean. It remains secondary to Washington +6.5.

Prediction: Las Vegas Aces 86, Washington Mystics 82