New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics Prediction, Odds and Game Preview – Sept. 17
The New York Liberty (31-7) will try to extend a three-game road winning streak when taking on the Washington Mystics (13-25) on September 17, 2024 at St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena.
Our computer predictions for Tuesday’s game may help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available.
Liberty vs. Mystics Predictions
Spread: Mystics (+9.5) to Cover
- The model favors the Liberty by 8.2 points, just 1.3 less than the 9.5-point spread set by BetMGM.
- The Mystics have a 26-12-0 record against the spread this season.
- Washington has an 8-2 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 9.5 points or more this year.
- The Liberty have an 18-20-0 record against the spread this season.
- New York is 6-14 against the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
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Total: Over 161.5
- The BetMGM total for this game, 161.5 points, and the model’s projected total, 162.1 points, are only 0.6 points apart.
- The Liberty have played 21 games with more than 161.5 points scored, their current matchup’s total, this year.
- This year, 21 of Washington’s 38 total matchups have gone over 161.5 total points scored.
- In the Liberty’s 38 games with a set total, 18 have hit the over (47.4%).
- A total of 18 of the Mystics’ 38 games with a set total have hit the over (47.4%).
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Moneyline Winner: Liberty (-500)
- Prediction: Liberty 85, Mystics 77
- Washington has won nine, or 26.5%, of the 34 games it has played as the underdog this season.
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Where to Watch Liberty vs. Mystics: Live Stream & TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington D.C.
- TV Channel: NBA TV, WWOR, MNMT, and Liberty Live
- Live Stream: Fubo
Liberty Leaders
- Breanna Stewart leads the Liberty in scoring, tallying 20.7 points per game to go with 8.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
- New York’s leading rebounder is Jonquel Jones averaging nine boards per game and its best passer is Sabrina Ionescu and her 6.1 assists per game.
- The Liberty get the most three-point shooting production out of Ionescu, who knocks down 2.9 threes per game.
- Stewart is a standout on the defensive end for New York, leading the team in steals with 1.7 per game and blocks with 1.3 per contest.
Mystics Leaders
- Ariel Atkins is at the top of the Mystics scoring leaderboard with 14.7 points per game. She also collects 3.4 rebounds and racks up 3.1 assists per game.
- Aaliyah Edwards has a stat line of 5.6 rebounds, 7.6 points and 1.4 assists per game for Washington to take the top rebound spot on the team. Julie Vanloo has the top spot for assists with 4.4 per game, adding 7.5 points and 1.6 rebounds per outing.
- Atkins is the top shooter from deep for the Mystics, hitting 1.9 threes per game.
- Washington’s leader in steals is Atkins with 1.5 per game, and its leader in blocks is Edwards with 0.8 per game.
All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.
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