Jun 19, 2026
WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Friday, June 19, 2026
Read Article Mystics vs. Liberty prediction: New York favored to win Friday's WNBA game [6/19/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty predictions for WNBA Friday.
The New York Liberty will take on the Washington Mystics in WNBA action at Barclays Center on Friday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven WNBA model projects the Liberty as the most likely winner of the Mystics vs. Liberty game.
The Liberty, powered by Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu, are set to take on the Mystics, featuring Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Mystics vs. Liberty prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's WNBA matchup between the Mystics and Liberty, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Liberty an 89.9% chance of defeating the Mystics.
According to our model, the Liberty (-13.5) have a 50.1% chance of covering the spread, while the 167.5-point over/under has a 57.8% chance of going over,.
Mystics vs. Liberty odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mystics | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-115) | -13.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +575 | -750 |
| Total | o167.5 (-110) | u167.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mystics vs. Liberty 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 | Liberty -13.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Liberty | -750 |
| Total | Over 167.5 | -110 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 167.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mystics vs. Liberty player props
WNBA prop bets are a common way to wager on Friday's Washington vs. New York matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Barclays Center.
Sonia Citron is expected to lead the Mystics with 16 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Breanna Stewart is projected to have 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Liberty.
For early game action, the data identifies Breanna Stewart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Citron | 16 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 30 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Shakira Austin | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 24 |
| M. Onyenwere | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
| Cotie McMahon | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
Liberty prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Liberty:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | 21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 43 |
| Jonquel Jones | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 35 |
| Sabrina Ionescu | 14 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 31 |
| Satou Sabally | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| Pauline Astier | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
Mystics vs. Liberty game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Liberty and Mystics at Barclays Center is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Mystics vs. New York Liberty
- Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Barclays Center
Conclusion
We predict the Liberty, with an 89.9% win probability, will likely beat the Mystics 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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