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Washington Mystics at New York Liberty (-2, 146.5)
The Washington Mystics put together a nice run to end the first half of the WNBA schedule and are hoping the extended All-Star layoff doesn’t slow any momentum they may have gained.
Washington won four straight games heading into the break, most recently knocking off the Tulsa Shock, 69-54, as a 6-point road favorite on July 3. The Mystics covered the spread in all four of those outings, improving to 11-4-2 ATS on the season – the most profitable mark in the Eastern Conference.
Washington has been on a tear for the past couple months. The Mystics have lost just two of their last 10 games, carrying a 7-3 record against the spread. It’s been defense getting the job done on this recent run. Washington ranks third in the league in defense, giving up only 73 points per game and holding opponents to 43 percent shooting.
New York, on the other hand, has just one win in its last three contests. The Liberty fell 82-65 to the Mystics on June 12, scoring just 12 points in the first quarter to fall behind quickly and turning the ball over 24 times in the game.
New York is only 2-4-1 against the spread at Madison Square Garden this season.
Pick: Washington
WASHINGTON (12 - 5) at NEW YORK (8 - 9)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 111-145 ATS (-48.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 116-150 ATS (-49.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) after allowing 55 points or less since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
NEW YORK is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-4 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON vs. NEW YORK
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
New York is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington
New York is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington