Published Jun 11, 7:06am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 11, 7:06am ET
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Updated Jun 11, 7:06am ET
One of Friday's WNBA matchups features the Washington Mystics hosting the Toronto Tempo. Who has the edge in our Mystics vs Tempo pick?
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| Washington Mystics | -2.5 (-110) |
| Toronto Tempo | +2.5 (-110) |
After a 3-3 start, Washington has dropped three of its last four games. This difficult stretch includes a heartbreaking 78-76 loss to the Indiana Fever on Monday night.
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The Mystics trailed by as many as 17 points before rallying to take a one-point lead in the game's waning moments. But out of a timeout, Caitlin Clark buried a 3‑pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining, allowing Indiana to escape with a two‑point win.
Four starters reached double digits for Washington. Michaela Onyenwere led the way with 17 points, going 4-for-7 from the field. Sonia Citron and Georgia Amoore added 12 points each and combined for nine assists. The Mystics return home with hopes of ending their two-game skid.
Toronto was 3-4 through its first seven outings. Since then, the team has won four of its last five games. The latest triumph was a 106-102 overtime victory against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.
The Tempo trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half before rallying to force overtime. In the extra frame, Toronto outscored Connecticut 10–6, securing its seventh win of the season.
Brittney Sykes powered the offense with 38 points on 11-for-20 shooting overall and a perfect 13-for-13 from the charity stripe. Marina Mabrey scored 21, and Laura Juskaite contributed 19 points, six rebounds, and four steals.
Washington enters this battle as a 2.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Tempo won the first‑ever meeting between these franchises back in May. Toronto has also performed well on the road, taking three of its last five away from home. With those trends in mind, Toronto is positioned to at least stay within the number, with a chance to compete for the outright win.
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Toronto Tempo (+2.5)
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