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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Toronto Tempo vs Washington Mystics predictions for WNBA Friday.
The Washington Mystics will square off with the Toronto Tempo in WNBA action at CareFirst Arena on Friday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced WNBA model predicts the Mystics as the most likely winner of the Tempo vs. Mystics game.
The Mystics, who have the likes of Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, are set to take on the Tempo, featuring Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey and Nyara Sabally.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Tempo vs. Mystics prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's WNBA game between the Tempo and Mystics, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Mystics a 64.4% chance of defeating the Tempo.
According to our model, the Mystics (-2.5) have a 55.6% chance of covering the spread, while the 169.5-point over/under has a 56.6% chance of staying under,.
Tempo vs. Mystics odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tempo | Mystics |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | o169.5 (-115) | u169.5 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tempo vs. Mystics picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Mystics -2.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Mystics | -130 |
| Total | Under 169.5 | -104 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mystics to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Tempo vs. Mystics player props
Looking for Toronto vs. Washington WNBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at CareFirst Arena.
Brittney Sykes is expected to lead the Tempo with 16 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Shakira Austin is projected to have 18 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Mystics.
When evaluating the first basket market, Kiki Iriafen is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 13.4% probability.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Tempo prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Tempo are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Sykes | 16 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 31 |
| Marina Mabrey | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| Nyara Sabally | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| Laura Juskaite | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| I. Harrison | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
Mystics prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Mystics:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira Austin | 18 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 39 |
| Sonia Citron | 15 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 30 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| Cotie McMahon | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| M. Onyenwere | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Tempo vs. Mystics game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Mystics and Tempo at CareFirst Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: CareFirst Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Mystics, with a 64.4% win probability, will likely beat the Tempo in Friday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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