Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Location: Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.
TV: NBATV
The Washington Mystics (13-25) are set to face off against the New York Liberty (31-7) at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
In their previous game, the New York Liberty suffered a defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx with a final score of 88-79. The Liberty shot 39.1% from the field, making 27 out of 69 attempts, and connected on 8 of 28 three-point shots. They also made 17 of 23 free throws, achieving a shooting percentage of 73.9%. The team secured 35 rebounds, with 14 offensive boards. They recorded 17 assists, 15 turnovers, and 8 steals in the game. Defensively, New York allowed Minnesota to shoot 53.0% from the field, with Minnesota recording 9 assists and 6 steals. Minnesota secured 36 rebounds, with 9 of them being offensive, and added 3 blocked shots. They shot 81.8% from the free-throw line and hit 9 of 18 three-point attempts.
Breanna Stewart was a key player in the game, scoring 38 points on 12 of 27 shooting, along with 18 rebounds and 1 assist in 36 minutes of play.
New York comes into this matchup with a 31-7 record for the season. The Liberty shoot 35.0% from beyond the arc and 82.0% from the free-throw line. They average 86.1 points per game, shooting 44.9% from the field. The team averages 12.6 turnovers and 15.1 fouls per game. They grab 36.6 rebounds per game and have 870 assists for the season, ranking 2nd in the league for passing. On defense, New York forces 12.5 turnovers per game and commits 16.9 personal fouls. They allow a field goal percentage of 42.5% and concede 32.7 rebounds per game. New York ranks 3rd in the league in assists allowed and opponents’ points per game.
In their last game, the Washington Mystics lost to the Atlanta Dream with a score of 76-73. The Mystics grabbed 26 rebounds, had 18 turnovers, and recorded 6 steals in the game. Washington shot 39.0% from the field, making 23 out of 59 attempts, and hit 10 of 31 three-point shots. Defensively, they allowed the Dream to shoot 39.4% from the field and 32.3% from beyond the arc. Washington also gave up 20 fouls in the game. Ariel Atkins led the Mystics with 16 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in 41 minutes of play.
Washington has a 13-25 record for the season, averaging 79.2 points and 32.0 rebounds per game. They commit 18.6 fouls per game and shoot 76.0% from the free-throw line. The Mystics shoot 43.4% from the field and average 21.7 assists per game. Defensively, they surrender 81.9 points per game, allow 19.8 assists, and 35.2 rebounds per game. Washington forces 15.1 turnovers per game and opponents shoot 44.1% from the field.
For expert predictions on tonight’s WNBA game, pick Washington to win against the spread.
Pick: Take Washington
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