New York at Connecticut

New York has the second-best record in the WNBA and is 4-1 straight up on the road. The offense is second in scoring (85.5 ppg) and shooting (44.5%), plus third from the free-throw line (83.8%) with a powerful frontcourt of 6-4 Breanna Stewart (19.9 ppg, 9.8 rpg) and 6-6 Jonquel Jones (13.6 ppg, 8.9 rpg). New York is 30-16 UNDER the total as a road favorite of three or fewer points. Connecticut relies on defense, No. 1 in points allowed though the offense is sixth in scoring, 10th from 3-point land (29%), and last from the charity stripe (73.7%). Connecticut is 179-142 UNDER versus teams that commit 14 or fewer turnovers per contest. They've lost the last three meetings against New York, 87-84, 92-81, and 84-77. The wagering value is on the talented visitors to win a defensive duel. Play New York on the moneyline as a Max Play + UNDER the total.