The Seattle Storm and New York Liberty meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Liberty vs Storm Prediction. This article will include a Liberty vs Storm Pick.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win after losing 22 of their last 25 games. The Seattle Storm have lost 6 straight road games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 82.6 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 88.2 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 16.4 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Dominique Malonga is averaging 16.3 points and 8.6 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Awa Fam is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
New York Liberty Betting Preview
The New York Liberty look for a win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. The Liberty have won 8 of their last 10 home games.
The New York Liberty are averaging 90 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 87.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 21.4 points and 3.1 assists, while Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 16.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Satou Sabally is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The New York Liberty are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 85.3 percent from the free-throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Liberty will win
- The Storm have lost each of their last 12 night games following a road loss.
- The Liberty have won 11 of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Liberty’s last four games.
- The Storm have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five Wednesday games as road underdogs.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games.
- The Storm have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Barclays Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last seven games between the Liberty and Storm at Barclays Center has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Storm’s last four night games at Barclays Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Liberty Player Facts
- Jonquel Jones is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (8.9) and three-point shooting percentage (38.3%) this season.
- Pauline Astier ranks 8th amongst qualified players for true shooting percentage (64.5%) this season.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Dominique Malonga ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (4.2) this season.
- Awa Fam is one of only three players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throw percentage this season (75.3%).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.1).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.9).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent steals per game this season (8.5).
Liberty vs Storm Injury Report
Satou Sabally is out for the Liberty with a concussion. Leonie Fiebich is out with a foot injury.
Taina Mair is out for the Storm due to a coach’s decision.
Liberty vs Storm Prediction
The Liberty smoked the Dream on Monday and have the talent edge that allows them to do it again. However, the Liberty have been in a lot of close games this season, and it’s led to failed covers in 8 of their last 10 games. The Liberty haven’t covered two straight games since June 14. Despite endless losses, the Storm have covered 7 of their last 10 games. The Storm compete and cash tickets. Also, the second meeting, when teams meet twice in a short span, is usually more competitive. There’s more familiarity and comfort between the teams. I’ll grab the free buckets.