Mystics vs Liberty Preview, Prediction, Injuries, Lineups, Odds & Where to Watch – WNBA 2025 Regular Season (May 30)

The Washington Mystics are all set to host the New York Liberty on Friday night as part of the 2025 WNBA regular season. Both of the teams have a chance to assert their dominance in the Eastern Conference. There are fewer chances of the Mystics moving to the second spot since the Atlanta Dream has a higher winning percentage in six games. On the other hand, the Mystics have less winning percentage of 50% in six games this season.

Georgia Amoore is missing from the squad right now due to the ACL injury that she sustained. As a first-round draft pick, Amoore is an asset for the Mystics, but the team seems to have found its perfect combination. It will be worth watching how the New York Liberty roster tackles the young guns of the Mystics in the upcoming game.

Mystics vs Liberty Match Preview

The first regular season game of the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty will take place on May 30 at the CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC. Both of these teams are running strong this season. The Liberty already has a strong squad with names like Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, and Natasha Cloud in the starting lineup. On the other hand, the Mystics have a young squad of Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. Even its second-round pick Lucy Olsen is contributing on the second string. She recorded 6 points in the game against the Fever.

The Mystics have a home turf advantage in the Friday night game. However, they need to make sure that they don't make any errors, or else the Liberty will turn the game on their side. Here are the details regarding the Mystics vs Liberty matchup.

Mystics vs Liberty Injury Report

The New York Liberty and the Washington Mystics are both on a roll this season due to the players they have on the roster. As the reigning champions, Liberty continues with its natural game. On the other hand, the Mystics got a variety of new players from the 2025 WNBA Draft, and they seem to have found the perfect combination. Yet both of the teams are missing players that can be mentioned as follows.

Mystics Injury Report

• Georgia Amoore (Out): Georgia Amoore is the latest addition to the team, but she has undergone a successful right knee ACL injury. The Mystics' front office announced it on Friday, May 17. Therefore, she might not be available for the rest of the 2025 season.

Liberty Injury Report

• Nyara Sabally (Out): Nyara Sabally missed her second consecutive game due to a right knee injury. Her absence in the frontcourt rotation is upsetting, but the Liberty's depth allowed them to maintain a clutch game in the paint. She is expected to make her return soon, as per ESPN.

Predicted Lineups

After taking into consideration the status of injured players and the best combination for both teams so far, the Liberty and Mystics might come up with the following combinations in the upcoming game on May 30.

Mystics Predicted Lineup

The Washington Mystics' starting five is expected to start the match with the following players during the Friday matchup:

Liberty Predicted Lineup

The Liberty's starting five has not changed since the start of the season. The backcourt duo of Ionescu and Cloud is directing the offense, while Stewart and Jones will direct the defense of the team.

Mystics vs Liberty Players To Watch

The New York Liberty is playing as a team this season, with a player excelling in each fundamental stat. For example, Breanna Stewart takes the charge for scoring, Jonquel Jones is the defensive anchor, while Natasha Cloud keeps the ball moving through playmaking.

On the other hand, the Washington Mystics seem to have found their winning combination and momentum. The trio of Kiki Iriafen, Brittney Sykes, and Sonia Citron has kept the starting lineup spearheading Mystics' game. Yet in the starcast of such players, one player from each squad has got the attention of the fans as follows:

Brittney Sykes (Washington Mystics)

Guard Brittney Sykes is having the best season of her career this season. She has been averaging 22 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in five games that she has appeared in so far. In the last game against the Fever, she delivered the best performance, tallying 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.

It seems like Sykes is going to have a breakout season, finally, after two seasons with the Mystics. As a guard, Brittney is athletic as well since she played 34 minutes in the last game against Indiana. Currently, she is on a 3-year $575,000 contract with the Mystics that she inked on February 1, 2023.

Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty)

Breanna Stewart once again is expected to win the day for the Liberty. Like in the last game, she led all the scorers with her 24-point tally along with 1 rebound, 3 assists, and 3 steals. This season, she has averaged 19.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in four games with a field goal percentage of 57.4%.

In the 2024 WNBA season, when the New York Liberty won the WNBA trophy, she tallied 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. Moreover, she also recorded 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game previous season. It was one of the best performances of her career after the 2023 season.

Where to Watch Mystics vs Liberty

The United States WNBA fans can watch the Mystics vs Liberty game live on WNBA League Pass. However, they will get to watch the game for free after it has ended. Coming to the local broadcast for the game, there is no official live streaming of the game. However, the global fans of the game might watch it on streaming platforms through an ESPN+ and Paramount+ subscription.

For the fans who cannot access these platforms through either of the means, they can watch it through a VPN. However, please make sure that the usage of such platforms is legal in your area.

Note: These sites may not be legal or safe. Streaming quality and reliability can vary. Moreover, accessing them may violate local laws or service terms. Use at your own risk.

Mystics vs Liberty Prediction: Who will win?

In the upcoming game on May 30, the Washington Mystics have a home court advantage against the New York Liberty. In the last game against the Indiana Fever, the duo of Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron did wonders for the Mystics team. Iriafen tallied 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist while Citron recorded 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist. But the star of the night against the Fever was Brittney Sykes. She averaged 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. Even the second string of the Mystics added 29 points and 11 rebounds, assists each.

On the other hand, the New York Liberty are dominating from the start of the competition with Breanna Stewart at the helm. The forward again dished out an array of points against the Golden State Valkyries in the previous game. She recorded 24 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists while facing the Valkyries.

Right now, the Liberty stands at the top of the Eastern Conference rankings with a four-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Mystics have won 3 games out of the six regular-season games that they played. That's why they chart the third spot in the Eastern Conference with a 50% winning percentage. In terms of the regular season head-to-head record between Mystics and Liberty, the latter has an upper hand with 57 wins, while Mystics have 42 wins.

Prediction:

The New York Liberty seems favored by 9 points to win the matchup by a score line of 81-90.

Mystics vs Liberty Betting Odds

The Liberty is favored with a -9.5 spread due to the winning streak that they are on this season so far. The Washington Mystics restored their pride in the last game against a strong team like the Indiana Fever. However, this win came in the absence of Caitlin Clark. Meanwhile, the New York Liberty are on a full roll. Apart from being a bench player, Liberty is not missing a single beat and has won all the games. Therefore, the betting odds according to these conditions can be mentioned as follows:

• Odds: New York Liberty -9.5
• Over/Under: 163.5
• Money Line: Liberty -250 | Mystics +225