Portland Fire vs. Washington Mystics

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Backing the over 165.5 points is a straightforward call when two teams combine for over 65 rebounds per game. Those extra possessions often translate to more shot attempts and, ultimately, more points on the scoreboard. Expect the boards to be a battleground, keeping the ball alive and feeding scoring opportunities.
Portland’s three-point shooting at 34.6% is respectable enough to stretch the defense, while Washington’s 29.4% shooting from deep might not inspire confidence but suggests a volume of attempts. More attempts, even if inefficient, can still push the total higher when combined with second-chance points off rebounds.
The risk here is that if both teams decide to slow down or tighten defense, the total could stall. But given their rebounding numbers, it seems unlikely they’ll be in a mood to play keep-away. If they do, well, at least the under bettors will have something to talk about at halftime.