Mystics vs. Aces Prediction, Spread, WNBA Picks – Thursday, August 13

Thursday's WNBA schedule features three games, including the Washington Mystics visiting the Las Vegas Aces in a cross-conference battle. The game is set to tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 13, on Prime Video.

Las Vegas enters as a 6.5-point favorite on the spread, via PrizePicks Team Picks. The Aces return a 1.4x payout to win at home in Michelob ULTRA Arena. 

Below, we’ll break down our Mystics vs. Aces prediction and picks for Thursday’s WNBA game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Mystics vs. Aces Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Thursday, August 13

Thursday marks the third meeting between the two teams over the last three weeks. This marks the second clash over the last three days, with Las Vegas taking Tuesday night’s game, 86-76. Three weeks ago, Washington won by 1 point at home.

If the regular season ended right now, the Aces and Mystics would meet in the No. 3 vs. No. 6 first round matchup in the WNBA playoffs, so this could be a playoff preview. 

The Aces, winners of three of the last four WNBA Finals, enter the contest with the third-best record in the league at 23-12. This week's back-to-back home games vs. the Mystics are the first two of a five-game homestand that comes on the heels of a 2-3 road trip.

Thursday’s matchup is pivotal for Las Vegas’ seeding as it hosts top-seeded Minnesota, who has a four-game lead in the standings, on Saturday.

The Mystics’ loss on Tuesday in Vegas ended a season-high seven-game winning streak that vaulted the team into solid playoff contention. They currently sit sixth in the standings but are only percentage points ahead of the Liberty and Wings in the race for the final three playoff spots.

Washington turned its season around with defense, holding teams to 83.0 PPG during the seven-game win streak, in line with limiting teams to 82.7 PPG this season (second-fewest).

Mystics vs. Aces Spread, Over/Under – Thursday, August 13

The Aces enter Thursday’s game as 6.5-point favorites against the Sun, returning a 1.4x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

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Mystics vs. Aces Injury Report for Thursday, August 13

Let’s dive into the full Mystics vs. Aces injury report for Thursday, August 13, via WNBA.com.

Washington Mystics Injury Report 

• None

Las Vegas Aces Injury Report

• F Kierstan Bell (personal) - OUT
• G Dana Evans (leg) - OUT
• F Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (concussion) - OUT
• G Justine Pissott (leg) - Questionable

Mystics vs. Aces Prediction on Over/Under – 8/13/26

Here are the key stats and trends behind our Mystics vs. Aces prediction on the over/under for Thursday, August 13.

• In a season that has produced 57% overs to 43% unders, the Mystics are one of three teams that have played just as many unders (16) as overs (16). 
• Tuesday’s game between these teams finished at 162 total points—10.5 points lower than the 172.5 total.
• The Mystics have one of the best defenses in the WNBA, holding opponents to 82.7 points with a defensive rating of 103.2, both second-best behind Golden State, via WNBA.com.
• Washington leads the league by allowing a 42.5% FG% and only 37.7 rebounds per game.
• On the offensive side, the Mystics are 14th of 15 WNBA teams in scoring with 81.8 PPG.
• The Aces have tallied 19 overs to 15 unders this season—which is middle of the pack—but three of the last six have gone under. 
• Las Vegas might be known for its offense, averaging 90.9 PPG (third-best), but it also has a solid defense. In fact, it tops the league in blocks per game (5.0), sits sixth in defensive rating (107.8), and ranks seventh in PPG allowed (87.3). 

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Mystics vs. Aces Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 8/13/26

Here are the top Mystics vs. Aces picks to target on Thursday, August 13. Today’s WNBA picks for PrizePicks include A’ja Wilson, Shakira Austin, and Jackie Young.

Mystics C Shakira Austin vs. Aces: 16.5 Points

• Mystics C Shakira Austin is second on the team in PPG (17th in the league), averaging 16.3 points per contest.
• Austin has scored 15+ points in 12 consecutive games, averaging 21.2 PPG during this stretch. That includes a 25-point outing vs. the Aces on July 22. 
• The former third overall pick in the 2022 draft also averages 9.6 RPG, only trailing A’ja Wilson (9.8 RPG) among centers. 
• In Tuesday’s matchup vs. the Aces, Austin had 20 points on 8-of-21 shooting from the field.

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Aces C A’ja Wilson vs. Mystics: 38.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts

• Aces star A’ja Wilson leads the league with 26.3 points per game and is third in rebounds at 9.8 per game. 
• The four-time WNBA MVP has 25 20-point games this season, tied for the most in the league with Fever G Kelsey Mitchell. She also has 17 games of 10+ rebounds, including five of seven games since the All-Star break. 
• Wilson hit 40+ PRA in six of the past eight games. 
• Per WNBA.com, Wilson tops the league with a 32.3% usage rate and is fourth in second-chance points per game. 

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Aces G Jackie Young vs. Mystics: 26.5 Pts + Asts

• Aces G Jackie Young is recording 18.3 PPG—second on the team and 11th in the league.  
• Young is also fifth in the WNBA by racking up 6.7 APG.
• Over the last eight games, the former first overall pick is averaging 24.2 PPG and 7.0 APG. 
• In Tuesday’s win over Washington, Young had 25 points and 8 assists, following her 24-point and 7-assist performance vs. the Mystics three weeks ago.

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Will the Mystics stay hot and split the two-game set with the Aces, or will Las Vegas continue to stay near the top of the WNBA in pursuit of its fourth title in five years? 

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