New York at Washington

New York has lost a season-high three in a row. The worst was the last game, an 86-83 double overtime loss in Game 1 to Washington. The Liberty are on an 0-4 ATS run, plus 0-6 ATS against the Eastern Conference. Now they have to head out on the road and win to keep their season alive, so the pressure is on, and they didn't respond well to pressure the last game, especially from the free throw line (16-of-26). That's a flaw for this team, second worse in the WNBA during the regular season from the line. New York still has plenty of offensive punch, tops in the WNBA in rebounds, and fourth in assists, with the OVER 4-0 following a loss. However, they face a confident Washington team on a 3-1 SU/ATS run, winning as a +5.5 dog the last game. Washington has beaten New York in four of five meetings after winning Game 1, making 19 of 24 free throws. Washington is on a nice roll, ranked second in the WNBA in defense with an offense that has topped 76 or more points in three of the last four. Washington is 4-1 ATS against a team with a winning record, as well as 4-0 OVER the total in Conference Semifinals games. Play Washington and the OVER.