Tip‐off: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: ESPN2 (National) • Monumental Sports Network (Local)
Team Form & Records
Las Vegas Aces: 23–14 overall, 9–1 in their last 10, riding a nine-game winning streak
Washington Mystics: 16–20 overall, 3–7 in their last 10, losers of two straight
Season Series
Mystics lead 2–0 in head-to-head matchups
Washington won 94–83 (May 15) and 70–68 (July 8)
Aces seek their first win over Washington this season
Key Storylines
A’ja Wilson’s Dominance
Wilson is averaging 22.8 PPG, 10.1 RPG, and 2.2 BPG over the Aces’ current streak. Her inside scoring and rim protection anchor Las Vegas’s title push.
Las Vegas vs. Playoff Position
The Aces sit third in the standings, just a half-game behind Atlanta (23-13) for the second seed. Every win down this stretch is critical.
Mystics’ Late‐Season Surge Needed
Washington has dropped two straight to Connecticut and only three of their last ten. Rookie Kiki Iriafen (13 double-doubles) and Sonia Citron (11 straight games with a 3-pointer) must elevate their play at home.
Player Matchups
A’ja Wilson vs. Myisha Hines-Allen
Wilson’s post prowess and rebounding will test Hines-Allen’s interior defense and second-chance scoring.
Jackie Young vs. Alysha Clark
Young’s slashing, pick-and-roll mastery versus Clark’s veteran wing defense and perimeter shooting.
Kiki Iriafen vs. Chelsea Gray
Iriafen’s work on the boards and transition game against Gray’s court vision and tempo control.
Betting Trends
| Metric | Aces | Mystics |
| Moneyline Odds | –200 (66.7% implied) | +160 (38.5% implied) |
| ATS Record | 20–17–1 | 15–20–1 |
| O/U (160.5 points) | 18 of 34 games over | 22 of 36 games over |
The Aces are 8–1 ATS as ≥ 7-point favorites.
The Mystics are 2–8 ATS as double-digit underdogs.
GAME ODDS
Las Vegas Aces 8
Washington Mystics 167
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
