This game should see a few more points then the listed total. The Liberty have the better offense and they can put up points in bunches. The Lynx are in a bad spot as far as having had to play an extra game and may not play a tight defensive game, but a more open one in this first game, so they may find themselves chasing New York to keep the game close. The first game of a series isn't typically defensive until adjustments made so there should be more points in the first half that will be enough to send the total over. The Over is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings. The Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in New York. The Over is 5-2 in the Lynx last 7 games following a straight up win.

Best bet: take the Over the Total.