Mystics vs Liberty Picks and Prediction – 6/25/2023

The Washington Mystics end a 2 game homestand Sunday with a game up north in New York against the New York Liberty. Washington is four games above .500 after winning four of the last five including two in a row after their eight point win over Chicago in their last game. Offensively, Washington has been lackluster this season averaging just 76.2 points per game on 40% shooting, but their defense has been immaculate holding opponents to 72.5 points per game.

Elena Delle Donne has been one of the best players in the league this season leading Washington averaging 18.4 points per game despite playing just 11 games. Shakira Austin is second on the team averaging 11.8 points and leads the team averaging 8 rebounds, while Brittany Sykes chips in 10.3 points per game. Natasha Cloud is scoring 10.2 points and posts a team high 5.5 assists per game.

The New York Liberty remain at home Sunday as one of the better teams in the league with seven wins in their first ten games played. Offensively New York has been a smoke show averaging nearly 87 points per game on 45.8% shooting from the floor. New York was above their average in their last game against Phoenix making 48.4% of their shots and knocked down 9 long balls to score 89 points after a 53 point first half.

Brianna Stewart led the way for New York with 28 points and 14 rebounds on 13 shots in 32 minutes of action. Jonquel Jones added 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Marine Johannes chipped in 10 points as the third starter in double figures. The New York bench combined to pour in 22 total points in the game.