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Washington (6-7) at New York (11-4)
- When: Jun 19 2026, 7:30 PM
- Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- TV: ION
Washington vs New York Preview & Prediction
Spread: New York -13.0
Moneyline: New York (-850)
Total: 168.5
New York Liberty: The Empire Strikes Back
The Liberty are riding an eight-game winning streak, have won five straight at home, and apparently forgot how to lose to Washington. New York has beaten the Mystics 10 consecutive times in regular-season play and enters Friday as a hefty 13-point favorite.
Their latest adventure was a dramatic 96-95 escape in Chicago that featured more twists than a reality TV finale. Sabrina Ionescu, playing only her third game back from injury, delivered the game-winning layup with 10 seconds left. Because of course she did.
Breanna Stewart continues to be the engine, averaging 19.7 points per game, while Jonquel Jones is vacuuming up 9.1 rebounds per night. Now that Ionescu, Stewart, and Jones are back together, the Liberty look a lot like the team nobody wants to see.
Washington Mystics: The Underdog Plot Twist
Washington arrives with a respectable 6-7 record and has won two of its last three. The Mystics pulled off an impressive 88-81 win over Connecticut despite missing key contributors Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin.
Sonia Citron played superhero, dropping 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Rookie Lauren Betts also stepped into the spotlight with 13 points in her first career start.
The problem? Beating Connecticut is one thing. Walking into Brooklyn against a Liberty team chasing the league’s best record is another challenge entirely.
Why Bettors Are Watching
The total sits at 168.5, and New York’s offense has been humming lately. Washington has shown flashes, but matching the Liberty shot-for-shot for four quarters feels like trying to win a marathon while wearing flip-flops.
New York’s depth, experience, and star power give them a significant edge. The Mystics should compete early, but sustaining that energy for 40 minutes is a different story.
LVSB Betting Prediction
The Mystics hang around for a while before New York’s stars remind everyone why they’re title contenders.
Final Score: Liberty 93, Mystics 77
Lean: New York Liberty -13.0
Total: Over 168.5
- WNBA Playoffs Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
