Liberty vs Mystics Picks and Prediction – 9/17/2024

Last Updated: 09/16/2024 at 8:42 PM ET

New York Liberty at Washington Mystics 09/17/24 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

Game Start: 9/17/2024, 11:00 PM UTC

Latest Odds: NY -8.5 ; O/U 161.5

Liberty vs Mystics Prediction

The New York Liberty will be on the road Tuesday night with a game in Washington against the Mystics. New York is the top team in the Eastern Conference with 31 wins on the year riding a long winning streak into this matchup following a 32 point blowout of Dallas in their last outing. Offensively New York has been top tier this season averaging 86.1 points on 44.6% shooting from the floor and have put in 102 points per game over the last two outings. Defensively New York has been even better holding opponents to just 76.6 points per game after giving up just 67 in their last game against Dallas. For other WNBA news see our WNBA Picks.

Breanna Stewart is the offensive leader this season for New York averaging 20.7 points per game overall. Sabrina Ionescu is second on the roster averaging 19 points to go along with the team high 6.1 assists. Jonquel Jones is third on the roster aging 14.5 points and leads the team averaging 9 rebounds per game.

The Washington Mystics return home Tuesday as one of the worst teams in the league 12 games below .500 but have won for the last five. Offensively Washington has been solid this season averaging 79.2 points on 43.4% shooting. Defensively is where the Mystics have struggled giving up nearly 82 points per game overall resulting in their poor record.

Ariel Atkins is the offensive leader this season for Washington averaging 14.7 points per game. Brittany Sykes averages 12.5 points and Shakira Austin is averaging a third best 11.8 points per game. Aaliyah Edwards averages 7.6 points to go along with the team high 5.6 rebounds. Julie Vanloo averages 7.5 points and a team leading 4.4 assists.

Liberty vs Mystics Pick Analysis

The New York Liberty is the best team in the WNBA and will look to continue rolling on Tuesday. Expect New York to dominate this game as they have already beaten Washington three times this season. Take the Liberty to do the work as they get the road win and cover Tuesday night in DC. Final Score Prediction, New York Liberty win and cover 87-71.