Seattle at Washington

The Seattle Storm has always been strong at home and on the defensive end of the court. But without staples Jackson, and Bird, both lost for the season, this is a much different team. The Storm used to be a master of controlling tempo, but have allowed 5 more points per game this season. Washington has already equaled their win total from a year ago at 5, and the offense has been the story. The Mystics are averaging better than 10 points per game more on offense, and at home vs. a much more vulnerable Seattle team, they are going to come out running in this one. I look for the first half to play OVER the total.