Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty Picks and Prediction for Friday June 19 2026
Use Code SSWC The Washington Mystics and New York Liberty meet at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, June 19, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM, and the game will be televised on ION and WNBA League Pass. New York enters the matchup with an 11-4 record, while Washington comes in at 6-7. The Liberty are listed as 11.5-point favorites, with Washington carrying a +490 moneyline and New York listed at -675. The total is set at 167.5 points. Be sure to check out our free WNBA picks.
Mystics Looking to Build Momentum
Washington enters Friday's contest with a 6-7 overall record and a 4-4 mark on the road. The Mystics have gone 2-3 over their last five games. They recently won over Connecticut by an 88-81 score and also edged Toronto 86-85. Their losses during that stretch came against New York, Indiana, and Atlanta, including a 109-77 defeat against Atlanta.
The Mystics are averaging 81.9 points per game while allowing 86.2 points per contest. Washington has shot 44% from the field and averaged 35.3 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game. Defensively, the Mystics have recorded 3.4 blocks and 5.8 steals per contest.
One area where Washington has remained competitive is on the glass. The Mystics average 35.3 rebounds per game and shoot 44% from the field. Those numbers have helped keep them in close games despite being outscored overall this season.
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Liberty Continue to Dominate at Home
New York enters this matchup with an impressive 11-4 record and a perfect 6-3 home mark listed in the game data. The Liberty have won five consecutive games, recently winning over Chicago, Washington, Atlanta, Connecticut, and Indiana. During that stretch, New York scored at least 83 points in every victory and surpassed 100 points against Atlanta.
The Liberty have been one of the most productive teams in the league this season. New York is averaging 88.9 points per game while allowing only 82.3 points. The Liberty have shot 46% from the field and averaged 35.8 rebounds and 21.1 assists per game. Defensively, they contribute 4.1 blocks and 6.1 steals per contest.
The biggest strength for New York is its balance on both ends of the floor. The Liberty score seven more points per game than Washington while also allowing fewer points. They also hold advantages in field-goal percentage, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals, giving them statistical edges across nearly every major category.
Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty Picks and Prediction
Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty Pick
- Pick: New York Liberty -11.5
New York enters this matchup on a five-game winning streak and recently defeated Washington by a 22-point margin. The Liberty have been the stronger team throughout the season and hold advantages in scoring, defense, shooting percentage, rebounds, and assists. With those factors in mind, New York looks capable of covering the spread at home.
Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty Total Pick
- Pick: Under 167.5
I like the under 167.5 in this matchup. Washington is averaging 81.9 points per game while New York allows just 82.3 points per contest. The previous meeting between these teams finished with 150 total points, and the Liberty's strong defensive numbers could help keep this game below the posted total.
Final Score Prediction: New York Liberty 88 – Washington Mystics 76
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