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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Toronto Tempo vs Washington Mystics predictions for WNBA Wednesday.
The Washington Mystics will square off with the Toronto Tempo in WNBA action at CareFirst Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 7:30 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Mystics as the most likely winner in this Tempo vs. Mystics prediction.
The Mystics, who have the likes of Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, will face off against the Tempo, whose lineup includes Marina Mabrey, Laura Juskaite and Isabelle Harrison.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Tempo vs. Mystics prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's WNBA matchup between the Tempo and Mystics, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Mystics an 82.6% chance of defeating the Tempo.
According to our model, the Tempo (+10.5) have a 53.1% chance of covering the spread, while the 170.5-point over/under has a 56.2% chance of going over,.
Tempo vs. Mystics odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Tempo +10.5 (+108) / Mystics -10.5 (-111)
- Moneyline: Tempo +488, Mystics -525
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tempo vs. Mystics picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Tempo +10.5 @ +108 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Tempo @ +488 via Novig
- Total: Over 170.5 @ -107 via BetRivers
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tempo +10.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Tempo vs. Mystics player props
Betting on Toronto vs. Washington WNBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at CareFirst Arena.
Marina Mabrey is expected to lead the Tempo with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Shakira Austin is projected to have 15 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists for the Mystics.
When evaluating the first basket market, Shakira Austin is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 16.4% probability.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Tempo prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Tempo are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Mabrey | 20 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 |
| Laura Juskaite | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| I. Harrison | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 23 |
| Kiki Rice | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| Aneesah Morrow | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
Mystics prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Mystics:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira Austin | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| Sonia Citron | 15 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 34 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| M. Onyenwere | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| Lauren Betts | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
Tempo vs. Mystics game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Mystics and Tempo at CareFirst Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics
- Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: CareFirst Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Mystics, with an 82.6% win probability, will likely beat the Tempo in Wednesday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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