The Toronto Tempo and New York Liberty meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Liberty vs Tempo Prediction. This article will include a Liberty vs Tempo Pick.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo looks for a win after winning 5 of their last 8 games. The Toronto Tempo has won 3 of its first 5 road games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 89.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 89 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Brittney Sykes is averaging 19.9 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 18.7 points and 3.9 rebounds. Kiki Rice is the third double-digit scorer, and Nyara Sabally is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 86.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
New York Liberty Betting Preview
The New York Liberty need a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Liberty has split its last 6 home games.
The New York Liberty are averaging 86.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 83.2 points on 42 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 18.8 points and 2.4 assists, while Jonquel Jones is averaging 12.7 points and 8.4 rebounds. Pauline Astier is the third double-digit scorer, and Marine Johannes is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The New York Liberty are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 87 percent from the free-throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Liberty will win
- The Liberty have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Liberty have covered the spread in each of their last three games at Barclays Center against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Tempo have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Liberty have lost each of their last three night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Liberty’s last 10 games at Barclays Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Kiki Rice has recorded 2+ steals in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Laura Juškaitė ranks 1st amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for 3P% (45.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for free throw percentage this season (87.0%).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throw percentage this season (73.5%).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for free throws made per game this season (22.0).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for offensive rating this season (110.9).
Liberty vs Tempo Injury Report
The Liberty will be without Marine Fauthoux due to a knee injury. Sabrina Ionescu is questionable due to back soreness.
Temi Fagbenle is out for the Tempo due to a shoulder injury. Isabelle Harrison is out due to a hand injury.
Liberty vs Tempo Prediction
The Liberty beat up on the Mercury twice, and all of a sudden are laying massive lines again. I’m not buying it. The Liberty have underachieved up to this point, and they could still be without Ionescu. The Liberty have also struggled as big favorites, which includes being 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games when favorites of 7 or more points. This is also a revenge spot with Sandy Brondello coming back to New York after being wrongfully fired by the Liberty. I’m sure these Toronto players would love to get a win here on top of it being a Commissioner’s Cup game. Give me the points.