Mystics vs. Tempo: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 19

The Toronto Tempo (10-24) will be attempting to halt an 11-game losing streak when hitting the road against the Washington Mystics (20-14) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at CareFirst Arena. It airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on MNMT and TSN.

In Washington's last game, it defeated Los Angeles 80-70. The Mystics were led by Sonia Citron, who finished with 21 points, six rebounds, eight assists and two steals, and Kiki Iriafen, with 19 points, eight rebounds and two steals.

In its most recent game, Toronto lost to Indiana 101-95 at home, with Marina Mabrey (22 PTS, 33.3 FG%, 5-14 from 3PT) and Brittney Sykes (15 PTS, 5 AST, 40 FG%) the standout performers.

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Mystics vs. Tempo Betting Lines

Snag a peek below at the latest betting lines for the Mystics-Tempo matchup.

• Favorite: Mystics (-13.5)
• Total: 168.5
• Mystics Moneyline: -1205
• Tempo Moneyline: +680

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Mystics Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Mystics a 92.3% chance to win.
• Washington has won nine of the 13 games when it was a moneyline favorite this season (69.2%).
• The Mystics have won 21 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
• In 14 of 34 games this season, Washington and its opponents have combined to score more than 168.5 points.
• Mystics games this season have had an average of 164.8 points, 3.7 fewer than this matchup's over/under.

Tempo Betting Insights

• The moneyline for this contest implies a 12.8% chance of a victory for the Tempo.
• Toronto has entered the game as the underdog 26 times this season and won five, or 19.2%, of those games.
• The Tempo have won 17 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 17 times.
• Toronto has played 27 games this season that ended with a point total higher than 168.5 points.
• The Tempo's average game total this season has been 175.6, 7.1 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Key Stats for Mystics vs. Tempo

• The 81.6 points per game Washington averages are 12.7 fewer points than Toronto gives up (94.3).
• When the Mystics put up more than 94.3 points, they are 5-0.
• Washington's offense has been much better when playing at home (84.7 PPG) compared to road games (78.1 PPG). Meanwhile, its defense has been worse at home (82.6 PPG allowed) when compared to road games (82.1 PPG allowed).
• Toronto averages 5.5 more points per game (87.9) than Washington allow (82.4).
• The Tempo have put together a 10-12 record in games when they've scored more than 82.4 points.
• At home, Toronto is not as good offensively, putting up 85.6 points per game, compared to 90.4 on the road. But it is better defensively, allowing 91.4 points per game at home, compared to 97.6 on the road.

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