Wings vs. Mystics Prediction, Spread, WNBA Picks – Friday, July 31

With the 2026 WNBA season’s second half off and running, a pair of projected playoff clubs from opposing conferences do battle when the Dallas Wings and Washington Mystics usher in the weekend.

Ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET Friday night bout on ION, Dallas is favored on the road by PrizePicks Team Picks, returning a 1.58x payout to secure a win in the nation’s capital. 

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

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Wings vs. Mystics Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Friday, July 31

Just a year removed from an ugly 10-34 effort, the Wings and new head coach Jose Fernandez are climbing the mountain and look like a much-improved program. The team is 18-10 at this stage, currently occupying the fourth and final playoff seed in the Western Conference.

Since getting out to an 11-8 start, Dallas has truly turned up the volume, ripping off seven wins in the month of July and suffering its lone two losses by a mere 2 points. Lead guard Paige Bueckers’ ascension to becoming a full-blown star has played a critical role in that progression.

Washington’s year-over-year jump may not be quite as pronounced, but Sydney Johnson’s crew is undoubtedly on the upswing. After going 16-28 a year ago, the Mystics are 15-12 in 2026, currently tied with the New York Liberty for the last postseason spot(s) in the East.

The Mystics got off to bumpy beginnings this year, going 9-9 in their first 18 games. In the month of July, though, D.C. is 6-3 and has marquee triumphs over the Atlanta Dream, Toronto Tempo, and Las Vegas Aces. Four players are scoring in double figures this season, led by G Sonia Citron’s 17.4 points per game on a tidy 47.6% shooting from the field.  

This marks the second of three clashes between these two squads in 2026. Dallas took the series opener at home back on May 18, winning by a whopping 23 points. After this one, the teams will play again on August 5 back in D.C. 

Wings vs. Mystics Spread, Over/Under – Friday, July 31

The Wings enter Friday’s game as 3.5-point road favorites against the Mystics, returning a 1.58x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.

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Wings vs. Mystics Injury Report for Friday, July 31

Let’s dive into the full Wings vs. Mystics injury report for Friday, July 31, via WNBA.com.

Dallas Wings Injury Report

• No injuries reported

Washington Mystics Injury Report

• No injuries reported

Wings vs. Mystics Prediction on Spread – 7/31/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Wings vs. Mystics prediction on the spread for Friday, July 31’s game. 

• The Wings are a sparkling 6-1 against the spread as road favorites. As home underdogs, the Mystics are 3-4 ATS.
• There’s a decent gap between these two teams in net rating, per databallr. Dallas’ +4.4 mark is good for sixth, whereas Washington’s -2.9 is ninth. 
• The fastbreak battle heavily favors the Wings, who rank second in PPG with 12.3. The Mystics’ defense in the open floor leaves some to be desired, ranking 10th at 9.6 PPG.
• The Wings are one of basketball’s most effective clubs when it comes to taking care of the rock, sitting second in net rating stemming from protecting possessions. The Mystics are dead last at -3.1, nearly twice as bad as the next-closest teams.
• One edge that Washington has is on the boards, as they pull down more rebounds (47.1) than anyone else each night while allowing the fourth-fewest (40.1). Dallas is ninth (42.0) and fifth (40.7), respectively. 

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Wings vs. Mystics Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 7/31/26

Here are the top Wings vs. Mystics picks to target on Friday, July 31. Today’s WNBA picks for PrizePicks include G Paige Bueckers, G Arike Ogunbowale, and C Shakira Austin.

Wings G Paige Bueckers vs. Mystics: 25.5 Pts + Asts

• Bueckers is leveling up from year one to year two, averaging a combined 26.9 points and assists per game. In her last five, that number is 37.7.
• An improved 3-point shot has the former UConn star playing more efficient basketball than ever. She’s taking 4.7 trey-balls each night, making 38.8% of them after shooting 33.1% in 2025.
• Bueckers is also shooting better at the rim — 10.3% better from 0-3 feet compared to her rookie campaign.
• In addition to boasting an elite 37.4% on-ball rate, Bueckers’ 24.8% usage clip and 2.81 assist-to-turnover ratio are elite. 

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Wings G Arike Ogunbowale vs. Mystics: 14.5 Points

• In 28 games, Ogunbowale is pouring in 14.9 PPG. She’s been on a tear as of late, topping the 20-point mark in five of her last six games while averaging 22.3 PPG in that span.
• Despite making just 37.8% of her overall shot attempts, Ogunbowale is shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc, her best since 2022. 
• The lifetime Wings standout is capable of creating her own shot, as 39.1% of her field goals are unassisted, which ranks in the 73rd percentile.
• Getting to the free throw line is no problem for Ogunbowale. Her 4.0 tries each time out (90th percentile) and 89.2% efficiency are testaments to that. 

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Mystics C Shakira Austin vs. Wings: 27.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts

• Austin pieces together 26.8 PRA on a nightly basis. She’s been on a minor scoring tear in recent outings, averaging 18.9 PPG in the month of July. 
• The veteran big has introduced the 3-ball to her shot diet in 2026, taking 1.3 of them per game and hitting at a 35.3% rate.
• Via databallr, Austin’s 24.2% defensive rebounding split puts her in the 96th percentile.
• This might be the best Austin has ever been as a distributor. Although her usage rate is down to 25.8%, her 17.0% assist mark is a career high. 

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Both Dallas and Washington have rebounded from deplorable 2025 efforts to produce inspiring results in 2026. Which one of these potential postseason participants will come out on top as the weekend approaches? 

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