Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics Prediction, Best Bets, Latest WNBA Odds for Wednesday, August 19th
The Toronto Tempo will visit the Washington Mystics at 7:40 PM ET on Wednesday, August 19, at CareFirst Arena. Can Toronto stay competitive on the second night of a back-to-back, or will Washington complete a season sweep? Check out this Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics prediction and best bet for August 19.
Peter Alexis - August 19, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
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Washington is a 10.5-point home favorite at -110, with Toronto +10.5 at the same price. The Mystics are -520 on the moneyline, the Tempo are +390, and the total sits at 170.5. Washington enters at 20-14 while Toronto is 10-24, but the season series has generally been much closer than those records suggest.
Toronto is playing on consecutive nights after pushing Indiana deep into Tuesday's game before falling 101-95. The Tempo entered as a heavy underdog against one of the hottest teams in the league and still stayed within striking distance, another example of a team that has struggled to finish games without consistently getting blown off the floor.
Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to Watch: Fubo
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Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics Prediction
Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes give Toronto enough perimeter scoring to stay competitive, while Kiki Rice and Aneesah Morrow have provided additional production around the veteran core. Mabrey is averaging 20.8 points per game and Sykes 19.8, giving the Tempo multiple creators capable of keeping pace if Washington starts quickly.
Washington has been one of the league's better defensive and rebounding teams, ranking second in opponent scoring and first in rebounding entering Wednesday. The Mystics recently had a seven-game winning streak stopped by consecutive losses to Las Vegas before responding with a comeback victory over Los Angeles to reach 20 wins. Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen continue to give Washington a strong interior and defensive foundation.
The head-to-head history is the strongest reason to take the points. Washington is 3-0 against Toronto this season, but the first meeting ended 68-65 and the second finished 86-85. Those two games were decided by only four combined points, and both would have comfortably stayed inside Wednesday's 10.5-point spread.
Washington did create separation in the third meeting, winning 79-62 after outscoring Toronto 53-30 in the second half. That result cannot be ignored, especially with the Tempo now dealing with a back-to-back and travel, but it is the only one of the three meetings in which the Mystics have produced anything close to the margin required Wednesday.
Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics Best Bet
- Pick: Tempo +10.5 (-110) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
The schedule spot is difficult for Toronto, but the number compensates for it. The Tempo just stayed within six of Indiana, have twice taken Washington to the final possessions and only need to avoid another second-half collapse like the July meeting. Washington should still be favored to win, but +10.5 provides enough protection for a Toronto team that continues to compete even while piling up losses.
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