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Toronto (7-5) at Washington (4-6)
- When: Jun 12 2026, 7:30 PM
- Where: CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC, USA
- TV: ION
Toronto vs Washington Preview & Prediction
Spread: Washington -2.5
Moneyline: Washington (-140)
Total: 168.5
Welcome back to another episode of “Why Are The Underdogs Making Us Money?” featuring the Toronto Tempo and the Washington Mystics.
Washington enters this game as a 2.5-point favorite, which is adorable considering Toronto is the team currently playing like it actually enjoys winning basketball games.
Toronto Tempo: Expansion Team, Not Expansion Problems
The Tempo continue to surprise the WNBA world by stacking wins instead of collecting participation trophies. Toronto has won two straight games and just survived a wild 106-102 overtime battle against Connecticut.
Leading the charge is Brittney Sykes, who apparently decided defense wasn’t enough and now ranks third in the WNBA with 21.6 points per game. She exploded for 38 points against the Sun, tying a career high and leaving defenders searching for answers on Google.
Marina Mabrey chipped in 21 points of her own, giving Toronto one of the hottest backcourts in the league. When these two get rolling, opposing defenses start looking like traffic cones.
The Tempo erased an 11-point halftime deficit in their last game, proving they don’t panic when things get ugly. Much like a sports bettor watching a bad first quarter, they simply wait for the comeback.
Washington Mystics: Young, Talented, and Learning Life Lessons
The Mystics have dropped two straight games and are coming off a heartbreaking loss to Indiana. Unfortunately for Washington fans, Caitlin Clark treated the final seconds like a video game and buried the game-winning shot.
Washington’s roster is loaded with young talent, but youth often comes with mistakes, inconsistency, and occasional reminders that rent is due.
Michaela Onyenwere led the team with 17 points last game, while Sonia Citron and Georgia Amoore added 12 each. The bigger concern is the health of Kiki Iriafen, who is averaging 14.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game but suffered an ankle injury in the opening minutes against Indiana.
If Iriafen isn’t close to full strength, Washington could have trouble matching Toronto’s firepower.
LVSB Final Score Prediction
Washington won the first meeting by just three points, but Toronto is playing its best basketball of the season right now. The Tempo have the hotter scorers, the better momentum, and the confidence of a team that keeps cashing tickets nobody expected.
Getting plus money with the team in better form feels like a gift from the betting gods.
The Mystics may be favored, but we’re taking the team that currently remembers how to win basketball games.
Final Score: Tempo 88, Mystics 82
Lean: Toronto Tempo ML (+120)
Total: Over 168.5
- WNBA Playoffs Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
