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 Best friends, whether near or far away, help us to navigate life's ups and downs. They share our joys, help us cope with our tragedies, and, most importantly, they are present in both the good and bad periods of our lives.

It is important that you recognise and appreciate the positive relationships in your life. While friendship celebrations occur throughout the year, June 8 is celebrated as Best Friends Day, mostly in the United States and Canada. Celebrating Best Friends Day is one of the ways we can say how much we love our chosen family. Whether it's about sharing secrets, going on a holiday or chatting late into the night, we can't think of a day without friends.

Significance

The day is marked to honour the friendships that bind us to our friends. National Best Friends Day celebrates the bonds that bind a person to their closest buddy or group of friends. Your parents, grandparents, siblings, spouse, coworkers, students, and even pets may all be considered your best friends. The day is all about cherishing every minute spent, making new memories, and being thankful for the relationship you have.

There are no specific customs associated with commemorating this unique day. You are free to observe the special occasion in your own manner. Eating a meal at your favourite restaurant, sharing heartfelt posts on social media, going out for a drink with your friends, exchanging thoughtful messages, and engaging in bonding activities like painting, dancing, and rock climbing are a few ways to celebrate National Best Friends Day. You can even plan that long-pending trip with your best friend/s to your favourite destination.

Additionally, you can send gifts like scrapbooks and personalised jewellery or clothes with "best friend" written over it. Gifts typically have a higher sentimental and considerate value than monetary purchases.

Wishes And Messages

• No matter where we go, or how old we grow, our bond will be unbreakable for life. Happy friendship day to my best friend.
• Happy National Friends Day! may our beautiful friendship always stay the same.
• You are the kindest, funniest and most helpful person I've ever met. Happy National Friends Day!'
• Thank you for being my bestie! Happy Best Friends Day!
• We are across the miles, but our friendship knows no distance. I wish you a happy friendship day.
• You have lightened up my world with your contagious laugh, and I feel the happiness around you. You give me hope in the bad times and tell me to move on in life to grow as every bad day comes to an end.
• Happy National Friends Day to all the amazing people who touched our lives during difficult times.
• I count myself lucky to have you as my best friend! Happy Best Friends Day buddy!

Fever vs. Mystics odds, time, spread: 2024 WNBA picks, Caitlin Clark predictions for June 7 from proven expert

The Washington Mystics (0-9) host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (2-9) on Friday evening as both teams look to get going after slow starts. These Eastern Conference foes have been facing off since 2005 and Washington leads the all-time series 40-39. These teams split the season series 2-2 last year. 

Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington D.C. The Fever are 3-point road favorites in the latest Fever vs. Mystics odds, while the over/under for total points is 162. Caitlin Clark is +550 to score first in the game and her over/under for total points is 17.5. Before making any Mystics vs. Fever picks, be sure to see the WNBA predictions from SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel. 

Since the start of the 2021-22 women's college basketball campaign, Wetzel is an insane 1,384-988 (+371.33 units). Wetzel also predicted 66 of 68 NCAA Women's Tournament teams this year, as well as 62 of 68 teams within one seed line, and correctly picked 13 of 16 second-round games. Anybody following him has seen huge returns. 

Now, he has set his sights on Fever vs. Mystics and just locked in his picks and WNBA predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several WNBA betting lines and trends for Mystics vs. Fever:

• Fever vs. Mystics spread: Indiana -3
• Fever vs. Mystics over/under: 162 points
• Fever vs. Mystics money line: Indiana -160, Washington +135
• WASH: Under is 6-1 in Mystics last seven home games
• IND: Fever are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record
• Fever vs. Mystics picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Fever can cover

Clark leads the way with an average of 15.6 points and 6.4 assists per game, but the Fever have other threats as well. Forward Aliyah Boston is a two-way force in the frontcourt for the Fever. Boston can score in the low post and owns a nice mid-range jumper. The South Carolina product logs 10.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. In the May 30 loss to the Seattle Storm, Boston dropped 11 points, 12 boards and five assists.

Forward NaLyssa Smith brings another dynamic player to the floor. Smith excels in the pick-and-roll with a knack for snagging rebounds. The 23-year-old averages 11.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. She's totaled 17-plus points in three straight games. In Sunday's loss to the Liberty, Smith had 17 points and eight rebounds. See which side to back at SportsLine.

Why the Mystics can cover

Guard Ariel Atkins is a high-energy playmaker in the backcourt. She gets out in transition, knocks down perimeter shots and plays solid defense. The 27-year-old averages 13.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.9 steals per game. On May 29 against the Atlanta Dream, Atkins racked up 21 points, eight rebounds, three dimes and two steals.

Guard Julie Vanloo provides Washington with a veteran playmaker in the backcourt. Vanloo has good court vision and is able to hit shots on the outside. The 31-year-old puts up 8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. She's scored in double figures in four games this season. In a May 25 contest against the Seattle Storm, Vanloo finished with 12 points and three assists. See which side to back at SportsLine.

How to make WNBA picks for Fever vs. Mystics

Wetzel is leaning Under on the point total and he has locked in two Mystics vs. Fever picks -- one on a side and a must-see Caitlin Clark prop. Go to SportsLine to see what they are.

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