When considering this matchup, one can't help but be drawn to the overwhelmingly strong player lineup of the New York Liberty. With Breanna Stewart averaging 21.0 points per game last month and Sabrina Ionescu contributing an impressive 16.1 points, they seem to be in fine form. Now, Jonquel Jones is a name you can't fail to mention, putting in strong performances on a regular basis last month just confirms she's a player the Liberty are happy to have on court.
Turning our attention to the Washington Mystics side, Brittney Sykes and Shakira Austin have been delivering consistently strong performances with an average last month of 12.9 and 12.8 points per game respectively. Ariel Atkins isn't far behind them either.
Examining past games, the New York Liberty have been consistently winning their head to head matches. Past performance is one way to gauge current form, and based on that alone, it paints a clear picture folks- Liberty seems to have the edge.
With a regular season record of 31 wins and just 7 losses, the New York Liberty are playing like a team that's well... liberated! Their top position in the WNBA Western Conference standings of 2024 can't be overlooked either. On the flip side, the Washington Mystics, despite their determined efforts, fall short with their 13-25 win-loss record and their spot at #10 in the standings isn't a confidence booster.
Considering the recent results of both teams, well, the Liberty had a very minor hiccup against the Minnesota Lynx but immediately picked up their form in the following matches. The Mystics, however, are on a roll with a win against the Atlanta Dream and the Chicago Sky. They seem to be riding a high wave, let's see how long before they crash.
Taking everything into account, my prediction leans towards the impressive performances of the Liberty ladies. You can practically hear the Liberty Bell ringing across the court.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Liberty by 9.