Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty
2023-09-19 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Washington Mystics +10.5 / New York Liberty -10.5
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The Washington Mystics and New York Liberty meet Tuesday in game 2 of the WNBA first round playoffs at the Barclays Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics need a win to force a game 3 on Friday. The Mystics have split their last 12 games. The Washington Mystics are averaging 75 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 90 points on 44 percent shooting. Myisha Hines-Allen is averaging 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 16 points and 3 assists. Ariel Atkins is the third double-digit scorer, and Elena Delle Donne is dishing 6 assists. The Washington Mystics are shooting 22.7 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
New York Liberty Betting Preview
The New York Liberty look for another win to advance to the second round. The Liberty have lost just 2 games since July 30. The New York Liberty are averaging 90 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 29 points and 2 assists, while Jonquel Jones is averaging 20 points and 12 rebounds. Betnijah Laney is the third double-digit scorer, and Breanna Stewart is dishing 4 assists. The New York Liberty are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 85.7 percent from the free throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 22.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Trends
The Mystics are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games and 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games. The Liberty are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games and 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games overall. The over is 4-0 in Mystics last 4 Round 1 games. The over is 4-0 in Liberty last 4 overall. The Mystics are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Randy’s Pick
The New York Liberty are tough to get in front of as they’ve been consistent, have lost just twice since July 30 and comfortably won game 1 of this series. I get it. However, I’m still on board believing that the Mystics are better than your typical seventh seed, and I’d assume they’re going to put out a better effort after some time off and a chance to watch film. The Mystics are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and they’re better than what they showed on Friday. Double-digit points? I’ll still side with the Mystics and the free buckets.
Liam Elyes's Free Pick: Washington Mystics +10.5
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