Aces at Mystics 9/17/19 - WNBA Playoffs Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 07/21/2020 at 10:23 PM ET
On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Aces head to the nation’s capital to play the Washington Mystics in Game 1 of their best of five semifinals series.
The Aces defeated the Chicago Sky on Sunday 93-92 to reach this point. Dearica Hamby stole the ball with less than 10 seconds remaining and dribbled a few steps before heaving a 38-footer when there was still plenty of time to set up a play. The ball swished through the net and Las Vegas beat the Sky by a single point.
Washington earned the top seed in the playoffs with its 26-8 record. The Mystics have not played since their regular season ending 100-86 victory over the Chicago Sky. In the win, Elene Delle Donne scored 25 points. Washington has won six straight and 12 of the last 13. The Mystics split their two games during the regular season with Las Vegas.
A’ja Wilson is the leading scorer and second leading rebounder for Las Vegas with averages of 16.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Liz Cambage is the second leading scorer and leader in rebounding with averaging of 15.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Jackie Young leads the Aces in assists with an average of 4.5 per game.
Elena Della Donne is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Mystics with averages of 19.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Kristi Toliver is the leader in assists with an average 6.0 per game and the second leading scorer with an average of 13.0 points per game. In all, five players are averaging double-figures in scoring for the Mystics.
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This game will be an up and down the court shooting fest. The teams split the regular season games with each winning on the road. The Mystics have won six straight and 12 of the last 13 to close out the regular season. Washington has covered the number in 8 of the last 12 overall and 6 of the last 8 played on its home court. Final Score Prediction, Washington Mystics win and cover ATS 93-85.
