The Washington Mystics and New York Liberty meet Friday in WNBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Liberty vs Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Liberty vs Mystics Pick.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics need a win after losing 6 of their last 10 games. The Mystics have lost 4 of their last 6 road games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 81.9 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 86.2 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.4 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 14.6 points and 1.6 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
New York Liberty Betting Preview
The New York Liberty look to build on their 8-game winning streak. The Liberty has won 5 straight home games.
The New York Liberty are averaging 88.9 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 19.7 points and 2.7 assists, while Jonquel Jones is averaging 14.2 points and 9.1 rebounds. Pauline Astier is the third double-digit scorer, and Marine Johannes is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The New York Liberty are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 85.4 percent from the free-throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Liberty will win
- The Liberty have won each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have lost each of their last nine night games against Liberty teams that held a winning record.
- The Liberty have covered the spread in each of their last five home games.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games after winning as underdogs.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Mystics have won each of their last three Friday games as road underdogs.
- The Liberty have lost three of their last four night games following a road win.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in each of their last nine Friday games as road underdogs.
- The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Liberty’s last nine games at Barclays Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Mystics’ last six night games have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Liberty Player Facts
- Jonquel Jones has hit 3+ three-pointers in three consecutive appearances – the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Marine Johannes ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Kiki Iriafen ranks 2nd amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for FG% (54.1%) this season.
- Georgia Amoore ranks T8th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (3.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throw percentage this season (69.7%).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throws made per game this season (13.3).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goals made per game this season (5.6).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.5).
Liberty vs Mystics Injury Report
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is questionable for the Liberty with a knee issue.
Shakira Austin is questionable for the Mystics with knee soreness.
Liberty vs Mystics Prediction
The Liberty are capable of blowing the doors off the Mystics, as this line suggests. However, the Mystics will be healthier than they’ve been in past games, and they’ve been kind to us over the years as big underdogs. In fact, the Mystics are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games as a double-digit underdog. The Liberty are 2-13 ATS in their last 15 games as a double-digit favorite, and that includes nearly losing to the Sky in their last effort. The Liberty have outright lost twice this season as a double-digit favorite. Give me the points.