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Olivia Miles (center) and the Lynx dropped two straight heading into the FIBA break, including a 80–66 loss to the Valkyries last week.

WNBA Power Rankings: Race for Top Seed Continues As Lynx Stumble Into FIBA Break

Clare Brennan

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Sep 2, 2026

The Washington Mystics and center Shakira Austin are favored on Aug. 28.

Mystics vs. Sparks Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Friday, Aug. 28

Peter Dewey

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Aug 28, 2026

The Washington Mystics are favored on Thursday night.

Mystics vs. Mercury Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Thursday, Aug. 27

Peter Dewey

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Aug 27, 2026

Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron is a solid prop target on Aug. 26.

Peter’s Points: WNBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Valkyries vs. Liberty, Sonia Citron vs. Mercury)

Peter Dewey

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Aug 27, 2026

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Paige Bueckers and the Wings have a 6.5-game lead over the Fire for the final playoff spot.

WNBA Power Rankings: The Playoff Picture Is Coming Into Focus

Clare Brennan

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Aug 25, 2026

Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron is a great prop target on Aug. 25.

Mystics vs. Mercury Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Tuesday, Aug. 25

Peter Dewey

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Aug 25, 2026

Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron is a great prop target on Tuesday night.

Peter’s Points: WNBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Fire vs. Wings, Sonia Citron in Mystics-Mercury)

Peter Dewey

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Aug 25, 2026

Sonia Citron and the Mystics are home underdogs against the Lynx.

Lynx vs. Mystics Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Friday, Aug. 21

Ryan Gilbert

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Aug 21, 2026

Kelsey Mitchell (left) and Caitlin Clark have become a nightmare duo for WNBA teams to try to contain in the push to the playoffs.

WNBA Power Rankings: Will We Get a New Champion This Year?

Clare Brennan

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Aug 19, 2026

Sonia Citron and the Mystics are home favorites against the Tempo.

Tempo vs. Mystics Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Wednesday, Aug. 19

Ryan Gilbert

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Aug 19, 2026

Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby is an interesting prop target on Aug. 14.

Sparks vs. Mystics Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Saturday, Aug. 15

Peter Dewey

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Aug 15, 2026

A’ja Wilson’s (left) defending champ Aces and Olivia Miles’s first-place Lynx are two of the biggest contenders as the regular season winds down.

Deciding the Contenders and Pretenders of the WNBA Playoff Picture

Blake Silverman, Clare Brennan, Dan Falkenheim

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Aug 14, 2026

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson is an intriguing prop target on Thursday night.

Mystics vs. Aces Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Thursday, Aug. 13

Peter Dewey

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Aug 13, 2026

After being waived by the Liberty, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is bringing championship experience to the young Mystics.

WNBA Power Rankings: The Mystics Just Got Even More Legit

Clare Brennan

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Aug 11, 2026

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is an elite prop target on Aug. 11.

Peter’s Points: WNBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Kelsey Mitchell, Mystics vs. Aces)

Peter Dewey

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Aug 11, 2026

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart is a great prop target on Aug. 9.

Peter’s Points: WNBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Breanna Stewart, PHX-Mystics, Valkyries-Sparks)

Peter Dewey

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Aug 9, 2026

The Washington Mystics and guard Sonia Citron are favored at home on Sunday.

Mercury vs. Mystics Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Sunday, Aug. 9

Peter Dewey

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Aug 9, 2026

The Washington Mystics and guard Sonia Citron are underdogs on Friday night.

Dream vs. Mystics Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Friday, Aug. 7

Peter Dewey

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Aug 7, 2026

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is a solid prop target on Aug. 7.

Peter’s Points: WNBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Paige Bueckers, Dream vs. Mystics on Friday)

Peter Dewey

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Aug 7, 2026

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