Free WNBA Picks For Today 6/26/2026
Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun
Start Time and TV
7:30 PM ET — ION
Injuries
Washington Mystics: D. Littlepage-Buggs GTD.
Connecticut Sun: A. Jackson GTD, Saniya Rivers GTD, H. Van Lith GTD.
Washington Mystics
The Mystics lost their last game to Minnesota, 78-76, falling to 8-8. Washington shot 27% from three-point range, while Minnesota shot 43% overall and 31% from three.
Sonia Citron leads Washington at 18.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Kiki Iriafen adds 15.1 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
Connecticut Sun
The Sun defeated Chicago, 92-63, improving to 3-15. Connecticut shot 51% overall and 31% from three. Chicago shot 23% overall and 13% from three.
Brittney Griner leads Connecticut at 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Leila Lacan adds 11.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists.
Efficiency Report
Washington brings a lower-scoring profile with an estimated 79.5-possession pace, 35.1 rebounds per game and 15.8 turnovers per game. The concern is ball security, as the Mystics carry a 17.4 turnover percentage.
Connecticut plays near an estimated 79.8 possessions and averages 34.1 rebounds, 18.8 assists and 13.6 turnovers. The Sun defense has struggled overall, but their last game showed a much cleaner interior and rebounding profile.
Game Summary
This matchup sets up as a half-court efficiency test. Washington has the better season profile, but Connecticut enters off its cleanest defensive result of the season. The Mystics need Citron and Iriafen to carry scoring without letting Connecticut control the glass.
The Pick
Washington Mystics: Offensive Efficiency 103.0, Defensive Efficiency 106.9, Net Rating -3.9.
Connecticut Sun: Offensive Efficiency 100.1, Defensive Efficiency 110.7, Net Rating -10.5.
Mystics has covered four straight behind good defense. Connecticut had their seven-game losing streak snapped in a home win against Chicago. Mystics in their past five games are allowing 43.8% with 28% from three. Connecticut at home shot 43% with 28.6% from three and has defended poorly. Play Washington -4.5.
Portland Fire at Chicago Sky
Start Time and TV
7:30 PM ET — ION
Injuries
Portland Fire: J. Harrison GTD.
Chicago Sky: M. Westbeld GTD, D. Carrington OUT, C. Vandersloot OUT.
Portland Fire
The Fire lost their last game to Chicago, 101-78, falling to 8-10. Portland shot 38% overall and 40% from three. Chicago shot 52% overall and 32% from three.
Carla Leite leads Portland at 13.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists. Bridget Carleton adds 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
Chicago Sky
The Sky defeated Portland, 101-78, improving to 5-12. Chicago shot 52% overall and 32% from three while holding Portland to 38% from the field.
Rickea Jackson leads Chicago at 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Skylar Diggins adds 14.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists.
Efficiency Report
Portland plays at an estimated 77.7-possession pace with 82.0 points, 28.4 rebounds and 14.6 turnovers per game. The Fire rely heavily on the three-point shot at 9.4 made threes per game, but their rebounding profile remains a major issue.
Chicago plays faster at an estimated 81.5 possessions and averages 83.5 points, 33.4 rebounds and only 12.6 turnovers. The Sky showed the interior edge in the last meeting, winning the rebounding and paint battle.
Game Summary
This is a quick rematch after Chicago controlled the first meeting with size, depth and paint scoring. Portland needs cleaner rebounding and better resistance inside. Chicago’s path is to keep Cardoso and Stevens involved while Diggins manages tempo.
The Pick
Portland Fire: Offensive Efficiency 105.6, Defensive Efficiency 114.4, Net Rating -8.7.
Chicago Sky: Offensive Efficiency 102.5, Defensive Efficiency 108.3, Net Rating -5.9.
Sky has show improvement shooting the basketball hitting 47.1% or greater in three of their past four games. Fire in their past four road games have lost by double digits. Portland on the road hit .42% and surrenders 91 points per game with 47% overall. Play Chicago -5.
Atlanta Dream at Golden State Valkyries
Start Time and TV
10:00 PM ET — ION
Injuries
Atlanta Dream: Allisha Gray GTD, Aaliyah Nye GTD, Amy Okonkwo GTD, Brionna Jones OUT.
Golden State Valkyries: A. Prechtel GTD, Miela Sowah GTD.
Atlanta Dream
The Dream lost their last game to Golden State, 77-66, falling to 12-5. Atlanta shot 39.1% overall and 22.2% from three.
Allisha Gray leads Atlanta at 18.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Rhyne Howard adds 18.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
Golden State Valkyries
The Valkyries defeated Atlanta, 77-66, improving to 11-7. Golden State made 15 three-pointers and shot 15-of-32 from beyond the arc.
Gabby Williams leads Golden State at 16.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Janelle Salaun adds 12.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
Efficiency Report
Atlanta owns one of the best profiles on the slate with a 112.0 offensive rating, 104.4 defensive rating and 7.6 net rating. The Dream average 89.0 points, 35.6 rebounds, 20.2 assists and 12.4 turnovers, but the last game exposed their half-court shooting when Golden State took away rhythm threes.
Golden State has a 110.2 offensive rating and 103.8 defensive rating. The Valkyries play slower at an estimated 75.7 possessions, but they protect the ball well with only 10.3 turnovers per game and a low 11.6 turnover percentage.
Game Summary
This is another immediate rematch, and the key adjustment belongs to Atlanta. The Dream need more from Gray and Howard if available, while Golden State can lean on defense, home-court shooting and low-turnover offense. The Valkyries’ three-point volume remains the swing factor.
The Pick
Atlanta Dream: Offensive Efficiency 112.0, Defensive Efficiency 104.4, Net Rating 7.6.
Golden State Valkyries: Offensive Efficiency 110.2, Defensive Efficiency 103.8, Net Rating 6.3.
Dream has failed to cover three straight with struggles on the defensive end. Valkyries have covered four of five behind good defensive play. Atlanta in their past five games are allowing 48% shooting with 41.2% from three. Valkyries has defended well over this period. Play Golden ST +1.
