The Minnesota Lynx visit the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and this rematch arrives just three days after the two teams last met. Minnesota carries the best record in the WNBA at 13-4, yet Washington stunned the Lynx 84-79 in Minneapolis on Sunday. Now the Mystics return home on a three-game win streak, while the Lynx sit as sizable road favorites. The points on offer for the home side look like the most interesting angle on the board, and the breakdown below explains why.
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
MINNESOTA LYNX VS WASHINGTON MYSTICS TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C. |
| When | Wednesday, June 24 – 7:30 PM ET |
| TV | Monumental Sports Network / WNBA League Pass |
Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics Game Preview
Minnesota has been the class of the league all season, even without a key piece. The Lynx have ruled out Napheesa Collier, who is recovering from left ankle surgery. Despite that absence, Minnesota sits at 13-4 and has won four of its last five road games. Rookie guard Olivia Miles, the No. 2 overall pick out of TCU, has carried the load. She averages 18.5 points, 5.6 assists and 4.9 rebounds while shooting 53.8% from the floor and 92% at the line.
Washington enters as one of the league's hottest teams. The Mystics have climbed to eighth place at 8-7 and ride a three-game win streak into this matchup. Their most recent win was the biggest, as they outscored Minnesota 28-19 in the fourth quarter on Sunday. Sonia Citron led the way with 21 points, and Kiki Iriafen added 17 along with a late go-ahead basket. Citron paces Washington at 17.6 points per game, and her recent surge has lifted the entire offense.
The season series is even after that result. Minnesota won the first meeting in April, then Washington answered on Sunday. Both games stayed close and relatively low-scoring, which matters once you look at the current number. Minnesota is laying more than a touchdown on the road against a team it could not beat at home just days ago.
MINNESOTA LYNX VS WASHINGTON MYSTICS ODDS | |||
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| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| Lynx | -9 (-110) | -430 | U 168.5 (-105) |
| Mystics | +9 (-110) | +320 | O 168.5 (-115) |
Odds accurate as of Wednesday, June 24, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds - Futures - Props
LYNX VS MYSTICS WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
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| Lynx | 63% | 37% | Mystics |
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Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics Prediction — Can Washington Hang With the League Leaders Again?
The market has pushed this number toward Minnesota. The line opened at 6.5 points and now sits at 9, and 63% of spread bets back the road favorite. That movement reflects respect for the Lynx, who own the league's best record and play disciplined basketball on both ends. Minnesota's road form is real, and Olivia Miles has looked like a star rather than a rookie. On talent alone, the case for the Lynx is straightforward.
Still, the recent evidence cuts the other way. These teams have met twice this season, and neither game was decided by more than 11 points. On Sunday, Washington beat Minnesota outright, so a nine-point cushion would have covered comfortably. The Mystics are home, rested and confident, and Citron is playing the best stretch of her season. Fading a hot home dog that just won the head-to-head is rarely a comfortable spot for the favorite. You can read more in our latest WNBA betting coverage.
The risk is clear. If Minnesota's depth overwhelms a thinner Washington rotation, the Lynx can win by double digits. However, the points feel generous given how tight this series has been. The value sits with the home side and the cushion it provides.
The Pick: Mystics +9 (-110)
Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics Prediction — Will the Rematch Stay Low-Scoring?
The total sits at 168.5 after opening at 167.5. Both meetings between these teams this season finished well under that mark. Sunday's game produced 163 combined points, and the April matchup was lower still. Minnesota defends well even without Collier, and Washington has leaned on grind-it-out wins during its streak. Those trends point toward another controlled, half-court game.
The counterargument is tempo and shooting. Citron and Iriafen have scored efficiently lately, and Miles pushes the pace when Minnesota gets stops. If both offenses heat up, 169 points is reachable. For more matchup angles, see our recent WNBA picks. Even so, the body of evidence in this specific series favors the lower side.
The Pick: Under 168.5 (-105)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
One more angle stands out beyond the spread and total. Washington is priced at +320 on the moneyline, yet the Mystics just beat this exact opponent three days ago. A team that wins outright and then returns home should not be a heavy underdog, even against the league leader. The moneyline carries obvious risk, since Minnesota is the better team on paper and Miles can take over a game. Treated as a small-stake play rather than a core position, though, the price offers real upside.
The Pick: Mystics moneyline (+320)
To recap the card for this matchup: Mystics +9 (-110) on the spread, Under 168.5 (-105) on the total, and a small-stake sprinkle on the Mystics moneyline at +320. Each play leans on the same theme — a tight, recent head-to-head series that the current number does not fully respect.
WNBA Lynx vs. Mystics Prediction FAQ
What time does the Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics game start?
The game tips off at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C.
What channel is the Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics game on?
The game airs on Monumental Sports Network and streams on WNBA League Pass.
Who is favored in the Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics game?
Minnesota is a 9-point road favorite, and the total is set at 168.5 points.
Who won the last meeting between the Lynx and Mystics?
Washington won the most recent meeting 84-79 in Minneapolis on June 21, 2026, behind 21 points from Sonia Citron.
Is Napheesa Collier playing for the Lynx?
No. Minnesota has ruled out Napheesa Collier, who is recovering from left ankle surgery.