Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Venue: EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, VA
Tip-Off: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video, MNMT, Vegas 34
Matchup Overview
Two teams with identical records but vastly different trajectories clash in a pivotal midseason showdown. The Washington Mystics, riding a three-game home win streak, host the Las Vegas Aces, who are struggling to find consistency and may be without their superstar A’ja Wilson. With playoff implications looming, this game could be a turning point for both squads.
Team Form & Key Stats
Las Vegas Aces
Record: 9–10 (4–6 on the road)
Last Game: Lost 87–78 vs. New York Liberty
Scoring: 79.6 PPG (9th in WNBA)
Defense: 81.2 PPG allowed (9th)
Top Performers:
A’ja Wilson – 20.7 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 2.4 BPG (questionable with wrist injury)
Jackie Young – 17.2 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3.8 APG
Chelsea Gray – 12.7 PPG, 4.3 APG
Injury Notes:
Megan Gustafson – OUT
A’ja Wilson – Game-time decision
Washington Mystics
Record: 9–10 (6–3 at home)
Last Game: Won 81–79 vs. Chicago Sky
Scoring: 79.1 PPG
Defense: 80.6 PPG allowed
Top Performers:
Sonia Citron – 14.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 46.8 FG%
Shakira Austin – 12.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG
Kiki Iriafen – 12.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG
Injury Notes:
Brittney Sykes – Questionable
Georgia Amoore – OUT (ACL)
Recent Head-to-Head
Season Series: Tied 1–1
May 24: Aces 75–72 Mystics
June 27: Mystics 94–83 Aces
Trend: Washington has covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 vs. Vegas
Key Matchup Factors
Wilson’s Status: If A’ja Wilson sits, Vegas loses its defensive anchor and top scorer.
Mystics’ Depth: Citron, Austin, and Iriafen form a balanced trio that can exploit Vegas’s interior gaps.
3-Point Shooting: Washington hit 10-of-19 from deep in their last meeting; Vegas struggles to defend the arc.
Bench Impact: Lucy Olsen and Sug Sutton have stepped up in recent games for Washington.
X-Factor Watch
Mystics: Sonia Citron’s Rookie of the Year campaign continues to gain steam.
Aces: Jackie Young must carry the scoring load if Wilson is limited.
GAME ODDS
Las Vegas Aces 157.5
Washington Spirit – 2
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 9, 2025
