Washington Mystics vs Seattle Storm Picks and Prediction for Sunday May 24 2026
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The Washington Mystics travel to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle to face the Seattle Storm on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET with coverage available on WNBA League Pass and MNMT. Washington enters the matchup as a 2.5-point road favorite with a moneyline of -148, while Seattle comes back at +124. The total for the game is set at 160.5 points. Be sure to check out our free NBA picks
Mystics Looking to Continue Strong Road Form
Washington enters this matchup with a 2-2 overall record and a strong 2-1 road mark this season. The Mystics recently lost to Dallas 92-69 after previously recently won over Indiana, Toronto, and Atlanta during a productive stretch. Washington also pushed New York into overtime before narrowly falling in that contest. The Mystics have shown the ability to stay competitive in close games while also producing strong offensive performances on the road.
Washington is averaging 83.5 points per game while shooting 46 percent from the field this season. The Mystics are also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 18.0 assists per game while contributing 5.8 steals and 3.8 blocks defensively. However, Washington is allowing 89.3 points per contest, which is the higher defensive number in this matchup.
One area where Washington has performed well is rebounding. The Mystics hold a clear edge on the glass with 38.5 rebounds per game compared to Seattle’s 31.5. Washington has also been efficient offensively by shooting 46 percent from the field, which has helped offset some defensive struggles early in the season.
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Storm Hoping to Build Off Recent Defensive Win
Seattle enters this contest with a 2-4 overall record and a 1-2 mark at home this season. The Storm recently won over Connecticut 77-59 after previously recently lost to Connecticut, Indiana, and Toronto during a difficult stretch. Seattle also recently won over Connecticut earlier this month in an 89-82 road victory. The Storm have alternated strong defensive performances with offensive inconsistency throughout the opening weeks of the season.
Seattle is averaging 79.2 points per game while shooting 42 percent from the field this season. The Storm are also producing 31.5 rebounds and 17.0 assists per contest while contributing 7.3 steals and 6.5 blocks defensively. Seattle has allowed 81.2 points per game, giving the Storm the stronger defensive scoring average entering this matchup.
One of the key strengths for Seattle has been interior defense. The Storm are averaging 6.5 blocks per game, which stands out as one of the stronger defensive numbers in this matchup. Seattle has also held opponents under 80 points in two of its last three games, showing signs of improvement defensively despite the losing record.
Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm Picks and Prediction
Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm Pick
- Pick: Washington Mystics -2.5
Washington enters this matchup with the better field goal percentage, stronger rebounding numbers, and more success away from home this season. The Mystics have already picked up road victories against Indiana, Toronto, and Atlanta while continuing to shoot efficiently offensively. Seattle has struggled offensively at times with only 79.2 points per game, and the Storm have lost four of their first six contests overall. I believe Washington’s rebounding advantage and offensive efficiency help the Mystics secure another road win.
Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm Total Pick
- Pick: Under 160.5
I am leaning toward the under because Seattle has consistently played in lower-scoring games recently. The Storm held Connecticut to only 59 points in the most recent win and are allowing just 81.2 points per game this season. Washington also struggled offensively in the recent loss to Dallas, scoring only 69 points in that contest. With Seattle relying heavily on defense and both teams averaging fewer than 84 points per game offensively, this matchup feels more likely to stay below the posted number.
Final Score Prediction: Washington Mystics 81 – Seattle Storm 76
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