The New York Liberty and Chicago Sky meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Wintrust Arena. Here’s a Sky vs Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Sky vs Liberty Pick.
New York Liberty Betting Preview
The New York Liberty look to build on their 7-game winning streak. The Liberty has won 3 straight road games.
The New York Liberty are averaging 88.4 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 81.4 points on 42 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 19.9 points and 2.6 assists, while Jonquel Jones is averaging 13.8 points and 9.2 rebounds. Marine Johannes is the third double-digit scorer, and Pauline Astier is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The New York Liberty are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 86.1 percent from the free-throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 9 of their last 11 games. The Sky have lost 5 of their last 6 home games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 82.2 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 87.8 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Skylar Diggins is averaging 15.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 12.1 points and 8.6 rebounds. Gabriela Jaquez is dishing 1 assist, and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 28 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 29.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Sky have won each of their last three games following an overtime loss.
- The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games following a home win.
- The Sky have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the New York Liberty will win
- The Sky have lost each of their last 16 games at Wintrust Arena against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Liberty have won each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in 14 of their last 16 games after coming off overtime.
- The Liberty have covered the spread in five of their last six games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Liberty’s last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Sky’s last four home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Kamilla Cardoso is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.
- Natasha Cloud ranks T3rd amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (4.3) this season.
New York Liberty Player Facts
- Jonquel Jones has hit 3+ three-pointers in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Pauline Astier has recorded four games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.8%).
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the equal-longest road losing streak in the WNBA this season (5 games).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for free throw percentage this season (86.1%).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throw percentage this season (68.8%).
Sky vs Liberty Injury Report
The Sky will be without DiJonai Carrington due to a foot injury. Courtney Vandersloot is out with a knee injury. Rickea Jackson is out with a knee injury.
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is questionable for the Liberty with a knee issue.
Sky vs Liberty Prediction
The Liberty are rolling, and as I said in my season-opening write-up at full strength, they’re the best team in the league and should win the title. We’re starting to see that potential. The Sky are heading in opposite directions mainly due to injuries, and not only are they losing games, but they’re 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games. Thick number for a road team, but the Liberty are finding their footing and are healthy. The Sky is anything but. I have no choice but to lay the chalk.