Seattle at Washington

Seattle's defense has slipped, allowing 94, 91 and 85 points in three of the last four games. It doesn't get any easier traveling 3,000 miles to face an attacking Washington Mystics offense. Seattle just gave up 50 first half points at home to Phoenix in a loss. With Jewell Loyd, Brianna Stewart and Crystal Langhorne, the Storm have one of the top offenses in the league, ranking third in field goal percentage. The Washington Mystics come off a strong offensive game, putting up 97 points (61 first half points) over Chicago. Washington is 20-8 OVER the total in the first half against teams shooting 76% or better from the free throw line. Washington's defense didn't play well in an 81-71 loss at Seattle on May 21 as the Storm shot 49.2 percent from the field (44 first half points). Washington is also 24-11 OVER the total in the first half against teams averaging 73+ points per game. Play the first half to finish OVER the total.