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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx predictions for WNBA Sunday.
The Minnesota Lynx will take on the Washington Mystics in WNBA action at Target Center on Sunday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Lynx as the most likely winner of the Mystics vs. Lynx game.
The Lynx, who have stars such as Natasha Howard, Courtney Williams and Olivia Miles, will face off against the Mystics, whose lineup includes Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Mystics vs. Lynx prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's WNBA game between the Mystics and Lynx, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Lynx an 84.3% chance of beating the Mystics.
According to our model, the Mystics (+14.5) have a 65.5% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 169.5 points has a 53.3% chance of staying under,.
Mystics vs. Lynx odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mystics | Lynx |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +14.5 (-118) | -14.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | +675 | -950 |
| Total | o169.5 (-114) | u169.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mystics vs. Lynx picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 +14.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Mystics | +675 |
| Total | Under 169.5 | -106 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mystics +14.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mystics vs. Lynx player props
WNBA prop bets are a great way to wager on the Washington vs. Minnesota game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.
Shakira Austin is expected to lead the Mystics with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, while Natasha Howard is projected to have 16 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Lynx.
For early game action, the data identifies Kiki Iriafen as the most probable player to secure the first basket.
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.
Mystics prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Mystics are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira Austin | 16 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
| Sonia Citron | 15 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 13 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| M. Onyenwere | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| C. Prosper | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
Lynx prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Lynx:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Howard | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 36 |
| C. Williams | 15 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 35 |
| Olivia Miles | 15 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 34 |
| Kayla McBride | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
| Nia Coffey | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
Mystics vs. Lynx game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Lynx and Mystics at Target Center is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Target Center
Conclusion
We predict the Lynx, with an 84.3% win probability, will likely beat the Mystics in Sunday's WNBA matchup.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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