Aces vs. Mystics Prediction, WNBA Betting Odds & Expert Picks: Aug. 23

We believe in Las Vegas’ defense to extend its win streak to 10 in a row on Saturday.

Shane Jackson

Last Updated: August 22, 2025 8:55 PM EDT • 4 minute read

Aces vs. Mystics Prediction, WNBA Betting Odds & Expert Picks: Aug. 23 — Pictured: Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen (44) faces Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) as we make our Aces vs. Mystics prediction. Photo by Lucas Peltier / Imagn Images.

The Las Vegas Aces continue to surge up the WNBA championship odds. All of a sudden, they are the No. 3 seed and carry a nine-game win streak into Saturday's 3 p.m. ET tipoff (WNBA League Pass) against the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena in D.C.

Las Vegas is a 7.5-point favorite to continue its winning ways, something my Aces vs. Mystics prediction is counting on. I also like backing A’ja Wilson in the first basket market as a fun WNBA prediction for Saturday.

📊 Aces vs. Mystics odds: Aug. 23

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📈 Aces vs. Mystics betting odds analysis

The Aces opened as 7.5-point favorites, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see this line move further in their favor before tipoff. Las Vegas has only failed to cover the spread once during its active nine-game win streak, winning by an average of 10.4 points per game across this run.

🏀 Aces vs. Mystics expert picks

WNBA picks made Friday; odds subject to change.

✅ Moneyline pick: Aces ML (-325 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Against the spread pick: Aces -7 (-110 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Over/Under pick: Under 161.5 (-110 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐

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⬇️ Mystics Under 77.5 (-128) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Team totals aren’t widely available for Saturday’s matchup as of this writing. Betano offers the best line (77.5) for the Mystics’ team total, netting a $7.81 profit on a $10 bet. I’d be comfortable backing this Under at 75.5 or better.

The Aces leaned on their defense in Thursday’s 83-61 win, switching every screen to frustrate the Mercury. Their defensive performance has played a key role in this win streak, with Las Vegas holding five of its last nine opponents to 77 points or fewer.

Since Aug. 3, the Aces rank fourth in the league in defensive rating. Over that same stretch, the Mystics are 11th in offensive rating and haven’t figured out much of an identity since trading away leading scorer Brittney Sykes.

I’d wait to see where the rest of the best sportsbooks set this team total, but I’m comfortable backing the Las Vegas defense.

💰 Best Aces vs. Mystics player prop bet

🔥 A’ja Wilson first team basket scorer (+130) ⭐⭐⭐

With no player props available as of this writing, I don’t mind a +130 price tag on A’ja Wilson scoring the first basket of the game for the Aces. This would result in a $13 profit on a $10 bet at FanDuel.

Wilson has emerged as a legitimate threat in the MVP race, reminding everyone that she is still the best player in the world. She’s averaged 26 points per game during this win streak.

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📺 Aces vs. Mystics game info

When: Saturday, Aug. 23
Tipoff: 3 p.m. ET
Where: CareFirst Arena (Washington, D.C.)
How to watch: Local TV

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❓ Aces vs. Mystics FAQs

Who is the favorite to win Aces vs. Mystics?

Las Vegas is a 7.5-point favorite to defeat Washington on Saturday in the CareFirst Arena.

How do WNBA spread odds work?

When betting on the WNBA, the favorite needs to win by a certain number of points to cover the "point spread" - also known as the betting line. Conversely, the underdog needs to lose by fewer than the points displayed in the spread or win outright to cash. For example, a 3-point favorite would need to win by 4 or more points to reward bettors.

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Shane Jackson

Shane Jackson has been writing for Sportsbook Review since 2022, though his passion for sports, writing, and betting runs much longer than that. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a journalism degree in 2017 and has been covering sports ever since, working for MLB.com, Manhattan Mercury, Lawrence Journal-World, WynnBET, Bet Chicago Sports, BetNOLA, and BetMGM. Jackson cares about creating quality sports betting content above all else. He uses a mixture of models, information, film, analysis, and a top-down approach to locate every best bet shared for SBR. He never gives out a pick that he wouldn’t be willing to spend his own money on. Jackson is focused on finding +EV bets on a daily basis for a variety of sports such as NCAAF, NCAAB, NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB. He usually bets on props but is willing to wager on a spread or total when there is an edge. Don’t ask him how many bets he has placed on a typical college football Saturday. Jackson doesn’t care if you follow him on social media, but his Twitter account has info on how you can follow his bets through multiple third-party platforms. He just wants you to read all the great work from the SBR team.