The Toronto Tempo and Washington Mystics meet Wednesday 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 needs a win after losing 19 of its last 22 games. The Toronto Tempo has lost 7 straight road games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 87.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 94.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 20.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 19.8 points and 3.7 rebounds. Nyara Sabally is the third double-digit scorer, and Isabelle Harrison is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 16 of their last 24 games. The Mystics have won 7 straight home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 81.6 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 82.4 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.3 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 16.7 points and 2.5 assists. Kiki Iriafen is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Tempo have lost each of their last 11 games.
- The Mystics have won each of their last seven home games.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Tempo have covered the spread in five of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Tempo’s last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Mystics’ last 12 home night games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Sonia Citron ranks 6th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.6%) this season.
- Michaela Onyenwere ranks 4th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for 3P% (39.6%) this season.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Aneesah Morrow ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.5) this season.
- Brittney Sykes ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FT% (89.7%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 1st for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.6).
- The Washington Mystics rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (42.4%).
- The Toronto Tempo rank 14th for opponent field goals made per game this season (33.5).
- The Toronto Tempo have recorded the longest losing streak in the WNBA this season (11 games).
Mystics vs Tempo Injury Report
Injury reports for neither team were submitted at the time of this writing.
Mystics vs Tempo Prediction
This is a rough spot for a Tempo team that can’t get out of its own way after playing yesterday. The Mystics are also a team I’ve been heavy on over the last month or so, as this is an underrated squad. However, this is a lot of points, and the Mystics have made a habit of not playing as well in the big favorite role. Also, as bad as the Tempo have been, the return of Sykes does make them more attractive. We hit on the Tempo yesterday, and they’ve quietly covered 4 of their last 5 games overall. Give me the points.