Washington Mystics vs Dallas Wings Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 18, 2026

The pregame market sat at 170.5, and from the opening tip, this game looked destined to stay under. Washington and Dallas combined for just 28 points in the first quarter—a sluggish start that set the tone for a low-scoring affair. The second quarter picked up slightly to 39 combined points, but the first half total of 67 already signaled a pace and efficiency problem that would dog both offenses. DAGGER leaned over, and it missed.

The second half brought more urgency. Dallas Wings built their lead through the third quarter, when the teams combined for 45 points, and then accelerated late—the fourth quarter produced 49 combined points, the game's highest-scoring period. But even that late-game push wasn't enough to erase the early deficit. The final combined total landed at 161, well under the 170.5 line by 9.5 points.

Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 18 points and 7 assists, while Arike Ogunbowale added 16 points. Jessica Shepard anchored the glass with 16 rebounds and 6 assists. For Washington, Shakira Austin chipped in 12 points, and Kiki Iriafen provided balance with 9 points and 10 rebounds. The Wings closed out 92–69, but the low-tempo, defensive-minded nature of the contest kept the combined score shy of the pregame expectation.