The Toronto Tempo and Washington Mystics meet Friday in WNBA action at the CareFirst Arena. Here’s a Mystics vs Tempo Prediction. This article will include a Mystics vs Tempo Pick.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo looks for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Toronto Tempo has split its last 6 road games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 89.9 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 89 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Brittney Sykes is averaging 21.6 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 17.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. Kiki Rice is the third double-digit scorer, and Nyara Sabally is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 84.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Mystics have lost 3 of their last 4 home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 82.7 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 86.9 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.1 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 15.4 points and 2.9 assists. Kiki Iriafen is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 29.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Mystics have won 17 of their last 18 games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in 14 of their last 16 night games at CareFirst Arena following a home loss.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Mystics have lost each of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Tempo have won four of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Mystics’ last nine games at CareFirst Arena.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Tempo’s last seven night games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Mystics’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Michaela Onyenwere leads all Washington Mystics players in three-pointers per 36 minutes (2.2) this season.
- Georgia Amoore ranks T8th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (3.5) this season.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Laura Juškaitė ranks 2nd amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for 3P% (41.9%) this season.
- Nyara Sabally ranks 2nd amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for FG% (56.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.4).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goals made per game this season (5.7).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for free throws made per game this season (21.9).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for opponent field goals made per game this season (31.8).
Mystics vs Tempo Injury Report
Kiki Iriafen is questionable for the Mystics with an ankle sprain.
Temi Fagbenle is probable for the Tempo despite a shoulder injury. Kiki Rice is out with an ankle injury. Nyara Sabally is questionable with a hamstring issue.
Mystics vs Tempo Prediction
I like the Mystics more in the underdog role, where they’ve been kind to us over the years. The Mystics aren’t as effective in the favorite role, and they’re 1-3 SU at home. Also, the Tempo have quietly won 4 of their last 5 games and are getting Fagbenle back. The status of Sabally is huge, as the Tempo will be as healthy as it’s been in a while if she’s good to go. The Tempo have won 3 games on the road as well, and this is a revenge spot after losing a tight one to the Mystics a month ago. The Tempo is capable of winning this game outright. I’ll grab the free bucket.