WNBA Game Preview: Washington Mystics (13-17) vs. Dallas Wings (8-23)

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Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET
Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, TX
Broadcast: CBSSN, Monumental Sports Network, KFAA, WNBA League Pass

This inter-conference battle features two teams trying to halt losing streaks and salvage momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. Washington remains in playoff contention, while Dallas is likely headed for the lottery.

Team Comparison

CategoryMysticsWings
Record13–178–23
Last 10 Games3–72–8
Points/Game77.482.0
Opponent PPG81.887.8
FG%44.6%42.6%
Home/Away Record4–11 (Road)5–11 (Home)

Key Players & Injuries

Washington Mystics

Sonia Citron: 15.5 PPG, 48.1% FG over last 10 games

Kiki Iriafen: 12.1 PPG, 8.2 RPG, leads team in defensive boards

Georgia Amoore: OUT (ACL)

Dallas Wings

Paige Bueckers: 15.6 PPG over last 10 games (OUT – back)

Myisha Hines-Allen: 6.6 PPG, 5.2 RPG

Tyasha Harris: OUT for season (knee)

Season Series Recap

June 22: Mystics 91, Wings 88 (Washington home win)

June 28: Wings 79, Mystics 71 (Dallas home win)

Aug 10: Third and final meeting

Strategic Outlook

Mystics’ Focus: With Brittney Sykes traded, rookie Sonia Citron becomes the offensive focal point. Washington must improve rebounding and limit turnovers to stay competitive.

Wings’ Challenge: Without Bueckers, Dallas leans on Arike Ogunbowale and NaLyssa Smith for scoring. Their defense (allowing 86.5 PPG) remains a liability.

X-Factor: Bench production and transition defense. Both teams struggle to close quarters, so late-game execution will be key.

How to Watch

TV: CBSSN, Monumental Sports Network, KFAA

Streaming: WNBA League Pass

GAME ODDS

Washington Mystics       162.5

Dallas Wings                      – 3

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 9, 2025

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