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Washington Mystics vs Connecticut Sun WNBA Finals Betting Tips 10/6/2019

by Tony Sink - 10/2/2019

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Mohegan Sun Arena

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Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun play the Washington Mystics at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. The series is tied 1-1 after Connecticut won 99-87 in Game 2 on Tuesday. Jonquel Jones dominated for the Sun, scoring 32 points, grabbing 18 boards, and contributing an assist. Emma Meesseman led the Mystics with 23 points, 8 boards, and 3 dimes.

The Mystics have been a strong play for WNBA bettors, having gone 21-17 ATS. The Sun cover the spread 50.0% of the time, going 19-19 against the spread.

Valuable Washington Mystics Betting Trends

The Mystics have been a terrible Under play for O/U WNBA bettors, having gone 24-15.

The Mystics cover the spread 42.1% of the time as the road team, having gone 8-11 ATS.

Important Connecticut Sun Betting Trends

The Sun cover the spread 65.0% of the time at Mohegan Sun Arena, going 13-7 against the spread.

The Sun have been a less than ideal Under play for O/U WNBA bettors, having gone 19-20.

Key Washington Mystics Injuries

10/01/19 F Elena Delle Donne Back left last game, is questionable Sunday vs Connecticut Sun
05/30/19 G Kiara Leslie Knee is out indefinitely

Key Connecticut Sun Injuries

09/29/19 G Layshia Clarendon Ankle is questionable Tuesday vs Wash Mystics

Player Spotlight

Natasha Cloud comes into this contest averaging 9.0 points per game while playing 32.1 minutes per night so far this season for the Mystics. She pulls down 2.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 5.6 assists per game as well. Her field goal percentage is 39% while her free throw percentage is currently at 68%. Ariel Atkins averages 10.3 points per game in 24.4 minutes per contest this season. She averages 2.0 assists per contest and 2.8 rebounds per game for Washington. Her field goal percentage is 42% for the year while her free throw percentage is 81%.

Player Spotlight

Jonquel Jones averages 14.6 points per game while playing 28.8 minutes per contest this year for the Sun. She grabs 9.7 rebounds per game and has 1.5 assists per contest on the year. Her field goal percentage is 45% and her free throw percentage currently is at 82%. Alyssa Thomas averages 11.6 points per game this season and she sees the court an average of 30.2 minutes per contest. She also averages 7.8 rebounds per contest and 3.1 assists per game. Her field goal percentage is 51% and her free throw percentage is 50%.

Useful Team Statistics

Washington averages 89.3 points per contest this season, which ranks them 1st in the WNBA. Their average scoring margin is 12.0 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 1st. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 2nd in the league. They average 33.3 rebounds per game and 21.9 assists per game, which ranks them 10th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 12th with 10.9 per game. The Mystics allow 77.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 4th in the league. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc, ranking them 8th and 6th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 32.6 rebounds a game which ranks 2nd and they give up 18.2 assists per contest, which puts them in 4th place in the league. They force 13.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 8th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Connecticut is 4th in the league with 80.8 points per game this year. They are 7th in the league in shooting at 42%, while their average scoring margin is 2.9. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 3rd in the WNBA. They are 2nd in the league in rebounding with 36.8 boards per game, and 6th in assists per contest with 19.2. The Sun are 8th in turnovers per game with 13.2. The Sun surrender 77.9 points per contest, which ranks them 7th in the WNBA. Their defense is allowing a 44% shooting percentage and a 31% average from 3-point range, ranking them 11th and 1st in those defensive statistics. They rank 10th with 19.6 assists allowed per contest and 4th with 33.3 rebounds surrendered per game. The Sun are 9th in the WNBA in forcing turnovers with 14.7 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Mystics are 1st in the WNBA in offensive rating with 115.9, and their defensive rating of 100.3 is ranked 7th. In terms of pace they are 8th in the league with 76.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 54% is 1st. As a team they are 1st in the WNBA in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 1st in the league. Washington is 12th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 48%, which is 5th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Connecticut is 11th in the WNBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%, which is 3rd in the league. The Sun are 3rd in the WNBA in offensive rating with 102.4, and their defensive rating of 98.7 is ranked 9th. In terms of pace they are 4th in the league with 78.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 48% is 5th. As a team they are 8th in the WNBA in true shooting percentage with 51% and they shoot 3-pointers on 29% of their shots, ranking 7th in the league.

Who will win tonight's WNBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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