Sunday's Best WNBA Bet
New York Liberty at Washington Mystics (-4.5, 150.5)
Tied for second in the tight Eastern Conference, the Mystics are gunning for their first playoff berth in three years, and Lindsey Harding is a big reason.
Playing in the shadow of All-Star Alana Beard, Harding is finally living up to the billing of being the top overall pick in the 2007 draft. The guard was traded to Washington after two injury-plagued seasons in Minnesota and has given the Mystics the boost that they needed.
Harding leads the WNBA in minutes played, averaging 36.0 per game. She is averaging 13.3 points and five assists while shooting 46 percent from the field - all career highs - while averaging 3.9 rebounds.
At home vs. the Liberty on July 18, Harding scored 23 points, including two free throws with 8.2 seconds left that gave the Mystics a 68-67 win. She added seven rebounds and five assists.
Pick: Washington -4.5
NEW YORK (8 - 15) at WASHINGTON (12 - 11)
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 118-88 ATS (+21.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
NEW YORK is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NEW YORK is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 171-219 ATS (-69.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 108-141 ATS (-47.1 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 107-139 ATS (-45.9 Units) after a division game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 7-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DUNKEL
New York at Washington
The Liberty look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 road games. New York is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: New York (+4 1/2)
New York at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: New York 110.214; Washington 110.687
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 138 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 4 1/2; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (+4 1/2); Under