- Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: NBA TV
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Washington (+13.5)
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The Washington Mystics (7-7) will visit the Target Center on Sunday to face off against the Minnesota Lynx (13-3). Minnesota is favored by 13.5 points in this game, with the Over/Under set at 168.5.
In their previous outing, the Washington Mystics overcame the New York Liberty, clinching a close victory with a score of 86-83. They achieved a shooting percentage of 48.4% (30 of 62), making 4 out of 18 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free throw line, they converted 22 out of 32 attempts for a success rate of 68.8%. On the rebounding front, they secured 31 boards, including 8 offensive rebounds, and recorded 20 assists. Defensively, they forced 14 turnovers while claiming 9 steals, allowing New York to shoot 43.9% from the floor (29 of 66). The Liberty had 5 assists and 5 steals, grabbing 30 rebounds (5 offensive, 25 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. New York finished the game shooting 75.0% from free throws by hitting 15 of 20 tries and connected on 10 of their 34 three-point attempts.
Kiki Iriafen significantly impacted this match, finishing with 20 points on 8 of 14 shooting. Spending 28 minutes on the court, she also grabbed 6 rebounds and shot 57.1% from the field, though she did not register any assists.
As the Mystics step into this matchup with a 7-7 season record, they are making 28.4% of their three-point attempts (77 of 271) and 75.3% of their free throw attempts. Their average scoring sits at 82.2 points per game (12th in the WNBA), with a field goal percentage of 44.8%. The team averages 15.6 turnovers per contest, alongside 22.6 personal fouls. Washington collects 34.9 rebounds per game and has made 264 assists this season, placing them 15th in the league for assists. On the defensive side, they are forcing opponents into 13.4 turnovers per game and drawing 24.3 personal fouls. Washington has ranked 3rd in the number of assists allowed, giving up a total of 279 assists. They maintain a field goal percentage defense of 43.7% (188 of 340) and allow 30.1 rebounds per game. Additionally, they concede 35.2% on three-point shots, ranking 7th in the league for points per game allowed (86.0).
In their last game, the Minnesota Lynx triumphed over the Golden State Valkyries with a score of 81-75. They pulled in 30 defensive boards and 11 offensive boards for a total of 41 rebounds in the game. The Lynx turned the ball over 13 times, while securing 8 steals during the matchup. The Valkyries committed 16 personal fouls, granting the Lynx 23 free throw attempts, of which they successfully made 21 for a rate of 91.3%. Minnesota shot 6 out of 13 from the three-point range (46.2%) and finished with a field goal percentage of 39.7% (27 of 68). The Lynx allowed the Valkyries to make 26 of 74 attempts (35.1%) and were 11 of 17 from the free throw line (64.7%). Minnesota allowed Golden State to grab 38 rebounds overall (13 on the offensive boards).
Nia Coffey was instrumental for the Lynx, scoring 22 points on 7 of 11 shooting, achieving a shooting percentage of 63.6%. She contributed 5 rebounds and 3 assists during her 33 minutes on the floor.
With a season record of 13-3, Minnesota has scored a total of 1,477 points, averaging 92.3 points per game. They secure 37.6 rebounds per game while committing 19.0 fouls per game and shooting 78.6% from the free throw line. Offensively, the Lynx are leading the league with a 50.1% field goal shooting percentage. They distribute the ball effectively with an average of 21.8 assists per game (3rd in the league), while turning the ball over 14.1 times per contest. Defensively, the Lynx rank 2nd in the WNBA for points allowed per game (79.4). Their opponents shoot 30.3% from three-point range (144 of 475), with opponents hitting 79.4% from the free throw line. They average allowing 19.3 assists and 31.8 total rebounds per game, placing them 5th in both categories within the league. Minnesota forces 14.4 turnovers per game and boasts a league-best shooting defense at 39.0% from the field.
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Recommendation: Choose Minnesota (-13.5)
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