Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces predictions, picks and best bets

Johnny Rosenstein | Sportsbook Wire

The Washington Mystics (5-3) visit the Las Vegas Aces (4-3) Thursday at 10 p.m. Eastern.

Last games: The Mystics, a 1.5-point underdog, won 81-52 at the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday to snap a two-game skid. The Aces won 80-75 at the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday for their second win in a row.

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Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces: By the Numbers

The Mystics and Aces are the two highest-scoring teams in the WNBA, both averaging 84.4 points per game.
The Aces are the best 3-point shooting team (37.9 percent) and fourth in field-goal percentage (43.6), while the Mystics are second in FG percentage (44.0) and second in free-throw percentage (84.9).
The Mystics are first in steals (10.1 per game) and assists (21.5), while the Aces are first in rebounds (42.1).

Aces G Kayla McBride ranks third in points (18.0 PPG) and third in 3-point percentage at 52.2 (12-for-23).
Both Mystics starting guards rank in the top five of assists per game. Natasha Cloud is fourth (5.8) and Kristi Toliver is fifth (5.5).
Toliver is just 24 points away from becoming the 37th WNBA player to reach the 4,000-point milestone.
Mystics F/C LaToya Sanders is third in blocks (2.1 per game), F/G Elena Delle Donne is fifth in rebounds (8.6) and F Tianna Hawkins is fourth in field-goal percentage (54.5).
The Mystics took two of three from the Aces last season with the loss occurring in Las Vegas - one of the wins was an Aces' forfeit due to weather-related travel issues.

Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces: WNBA Best Bets

</div> Against the spread: The Aces' -4.5 is the way to go here. Not only did they rout the New York Liberty 100-65 in their last home game six days ago, they're 4-1 ATS in their last five games playing on three or more days rest. The Mystics are 1-4 against the spread following an ATS win. Note: The Aces have been favored in every game, but are 3-4 ATS. The Mystics are 1-2 ATS as an underdog. Moneyline: The Aces are -200, which is a little steep. The Mystics actually offer decent value at +170. The best option is to avoid the MONEYLINE and stick to the spread. Over/under: As high-scoring as these two teams are, they're playing to the lower number more often than the over. The Mystics are 3-5 O/U on the season, while the Aces are 1-6. Throw in the under is 10-3 in their last 13 head-to-head matchups, making UNDER 165.5 (-110) the STRONGEST PLAY. Johnny's WNBA record: 0-2. Strongest plays: 0-1. Follow Johnny on Twitter <a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyParlay11">@JohnnyParlay11</a> MORE: <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/burmese-python-discovered-in-surprising-place/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Burmese python discovered in surprising place</a> <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/ufc-fighter-makes-opponent-flinch-by-screaming-in-his-face-during-staredown/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">UFC fighter makes opponent flinch by screaming in his face during staredown</a> <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/packers-eagles-goal-line-passes/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Packers' puzzling goal-line decisions end in disaster</a> <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/rangers-mike-minor-200th-strike-out-after-not-catching-foul-ball-on-purpose/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Rangers ripped for not catching easy foul ball so pitcher could reach milestone</a> <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/an-11-player-wall-couldnt-stop-this-indirect-free-kick-game-winner/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">An 11-player wall couldn't stop this indirect free kick game-winner</a></body></html>

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