The set-up: Two teams hopeful for a victory go head-to-head in WNBA action on Tuesday night, but for a number of different reasons I think this one has defensive battle written all over it.

The teams: Washington is a deep team filled with talent. Allie Quigley leads Washington with 15.5 points per game, while Courtney Vandersloot adds 6.2 assists. Cheyenne Parker is a force in the paint and averages eight rebounds per night.

Washington will be looking to take advantage of familiar surroundings. Elena Delle Donne leads the scoring charge with 18.3 points per game, while Natasha Cloud directs the show with 4.6 assists per night. Note that Donne also leads the nightly charge on the glass with 6.3 boards per game.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Chicago has seen the total go "under' the number in three of its last four against good offensive teams which average 77-plus points per night, while Washington has seen the total go "under" in two of its last three as a favorite. This one has the feel of more of a "chess match," with a lot of half court sets on offense, instead of a run and gun "shootout." This number is a little high, play the "under."