Seattle Storm will meet with Washington Mystics on August 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM (GMT+8). The playoff is now on its way as these two teams will begin their best-of-three playoff series. Both teams looking to draw an early advantage for this series for a good start for the playoff.
The Storm and the Mystics are two of the dark horse title contender this season, but it seems like these two will meet earlier than expected. Before this series, these two teams meet for their battle for the 4th seed in the standing. It was a tight and dramatic showdown by these two teams as none refused to give-up. The Storm and the Mystics both want to have the home-court advantage as a boost to the energy of the team.
Storm and Mystics are considered as dark horse after a thrilling and surprising season by these two teams. During their battle for fourth, it was the Mystics who took home the 78-75 victory. The Storm on the other hand had a record of 22-14 after their last game.
Seattle Storm
It was unfortunate that the Storm lost their could have been home-court advantage when they lost for the battle for fourth. Defense has been the main problem for this squad. In fact, during their last game against the Los Angeles Aces, they gave up 109 points, and led them to a nine-point loss. However, this is the only time where the Storm struggled in their defense because throughout the season, they were playing a good defense. They are averaging 82.5 points per game, 5th in the league, while they give up 78.4 points per game, which is 3rd in the league.
Breanna Stewart is expected to lead the storm. In fact, she has been orchestrating the game for the Storm. After her surgery for her achilles tendon, she returned stronger than ever. She won the scoring title this season with an average of 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. What can you say for a player who is more likely to win both the MVP and the Defensive Player of the Year this season?
Washington Mystics
Mystics have the same record with the Storm, the only difference is that they ended their last game with victory. They won against Indiana Fever by 12 points after their strong offensive game. Mystics’ offense is 8th in the league after they average 80.2 points per game, while their defense is is 1st as they give up 75.9 points per game. Just like the Storm, if the Mystics want to win this game, they need to step up their defense.
The return of Elena Delle Donne is one of the factor of Mystics’ success this season. She is the top scorer of their team putting up 17.2 points per game, and 6.3 rebounds. For the last two seasons, Donne only played three games because of her back ailments. But now, she is back healthier for the playoffs.
Prediction:
Washington Mystics (3.5)
Odds: 0.92
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