New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics 5/19/2023 Picks

New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics 5/19/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

The New York Liberty and Washington Mystics are set to face off in an upcoming WNBA game at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. The Liberty enter the season with high hopes as they bring back four of their top five scorers from last year, including the talented Sabrina Ionescu.

Their ceiling has been raised even higher with the additions of 2018 MVP Breanna Stewart and four-time All-Star Courtney Vandersloot.

With these upgrades, the Liberty have serious expectations and are seen as strong contenders who could challenge the Las Vegas Aces. It’s been a while since the Liberty won a playoff series, but this season could mark a turning point for them.

In their previous game against the Chicago Sky, the New York Liberty suffered a 90-72 defeat. They finished the game with a 43.5% field goal percentage, making 30 of their 69 attempts.

Their performance from beyond the arc was decent, as they converted 7 of their 22 three-point attempts. The Liberty made 5 of their six shots from the free throw line, resulting in an 83.3% success rate.

They secured 33 rebounds, including five on the offensive end, and recorded 18 assists. Defensively, they forced seven turnovers and made four steals. However, the Liberty struggled to contain their opponents, allowing the Sky to shoot 48.0% from the field on 36 of 75 shooting.

The Sky also had eight assists, nine steals, 39 rebounds (8 offensive, 31 defensive), and four blocks. From the free throw line, the Sky made 10 of their 13 attempts, shooting at a 76.9% rate.

New York is 3-5-1 ATS in its last nine games on the road.
The New York Liberty is 3-7 SU in its last ten games on the road.
The Liberty is 4-1 ATS in its previous five games when playing Washington.

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New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics Predictions 5/19/2023

On the other side, the Washington Mystics could be a dark horse team to watch this season. They have retained much of their 2019 championship-winning roster, with Elena Delle Donne reporting a terrific offseason and her previous back issues behind her.

The Mystics also welcome back Kristi Toliver, a player from their championship team. The addition of Brittney Sykes, the Defensive Player of the Year, elevates the Mystics’ defensive capabilities and makes them a strong contender for the league’s best defense.

In their most recent game against the Seattle Storm, the Washington Mystics suffered a 97-84 loss. They grabbed 25 rebounds (18 defensive, seven offensive) and turned the ball over eight times while recording five steals.

The Mystics made 12 16 free throw attempts (75.0%) and succeeded from beyond the arc, converting 14 of their 27 three-point attempts (51.9%). Overall, they shot 44.6% from the field, making 29 of their 65 shots. Defensively, they allowed the Storm to shoot 55.6% from the field, as Seattle made 35 of their 63 attempts.

The total went OVER in 4 of Washington’s last six games.
The Mystics are 7-2-1 ATS in its previous ten games at home.
The Washington Mystics are 8-2 SU in its last ten games at home.

New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics. The NBA pick for this game is the Washington Mystics.

Despite the New York Liberty being the heavily favored team due to the significant hype surrounding them this season, it’s important to note that the Washington Mystics have the potential to compete with any team in the league, provided Elena Delle Donne can return to her previous form.

Considering these factors, the prediction is for the Washington Mystics to emerge victorious with a projected score of 84-81.

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