19/05/2023 WNBA

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NY@WAS:

Washington Mystics +3 (-110) 2u

Went on a road trip last summer and bought myself a new car just before, but that’s not the car I took with me on the trip.  Despite the extra miles and lack of special features, I just wanted something dependable. 

Okay the analogy is a bit dumb and totally fabricated but I’d much rather side with the chemistry and home team for a season opener. I’ve heard Sandy Brondello talk about her coaching process and she doesn’t skip steps. I expect this Liberty team to come together but not necessarily in game 1 on the road. 

Conversely, Washington has an opportunity to open their season with a win against the new super team and I fully expect them to do so. 

CON@IND:

Over 161.0 (-110) 1u

This line is climbing but I still think it’s too low. Both teams should play with pace. Indy got better this year but mostly on offense, imo. Expect them to try and outscore teams rather than stop them. Likewise for Connecticut, at least tonight. Hard to see them bringing a lot of defensive intensity opening night against last year’s punching bag. 

PHX@LA:

Phoenix Mercury ML (+105) 1u

Even with the injuries, I feel like the wrong team is favoured here. I don’t really expect Diggins to suit up at all this year and Gustafson is relatively replaceable with Griner back. Missing Peddy doesn’t hurt as much as last year thanks to Moriah Jefferson. It’ll be a short rotation tonight but DT should have plenty of energy for game 1. Time for Onyenwere to prove her worth perhaps? No matter the case, I expect full effort from Phoenix to get the bad taste of 2022 out of their mouths.