New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics: Prediction and odds | September 17, 2024

The ⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics matchup is one of the five WNBA games scheduled for Tuesday. This will be the fourth and final matchup between the two teams this season, with New York holding a 3-0 lead so far. They last met on June 9, a game the Liberty won 93-88.

The Liberty are already through to the playoffs with a 31-7 record. They are first in the standings. The Mystics, meanwhile, are in the midst of a three-way battle for the final playoff spot. Washington holds on to the eighth and final playoff spot in the standings with a 13-25 record. However, the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream are just behind with a similar 13-25 record.

⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics game details and odds

The ⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Entertainment and Sports Arena. The game will be broadcast locally on Monumental Sports Network, WWOR-My9 and Liberty Live (Livestream). Fans can also stream it live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Liberty (-500) vs. Mystics (+375)

Spread: Liberty (-10) vs. Mystics (+10)

Total (O/U): Liberty -110 (o161.5) vs. Mystics -110 (u161.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics preview

The two teams have met 98 times in the regular season, with New York holding a substantial 56-42 lead. The Liberty have dominated the matchup in the past 10 games with a 7-3 record.

⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics starting lineups

The Liberty didn’t report any injuries. New York coach Sandy Brondello should start:

PG: Sabrina Ionescu SG: Courtney Vandersloot SF: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton PF: Breanna Stewart C: Jonquel Jones

New York’s main bench players should be Kayla Thornton, Nyara Sabally and Leonie Fiebich.

Shakira Austin is out with an ankle injury, while Aaliyah Edwards is doubtful with a right ankle injury. If Edwards is not cleared to play after the morning shootaround, Washington coach Eric Thibault could start:

PG: Julie Vanloo SG: Ariel Atkins SF: Brittney Sykes PF: Emily Engstler C: Stefanie Dolson

The Mystics’ key bench players should be Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Karlie Samuelson, Sika Kone and Jade Melbourne.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups. They could change based on the availability of players who are uncertain to play.

⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics prediction

The Liberty are heavily favored to win this game. After a loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, New York will be keen to get back to winning ways. Brondello’s squad should cover the spread for a win, with the team total going past 161.5 points.