On Tuesday, the top two teams in the Eastern Conference of the WNBA will face off in the final game of the first half of the season. The Connecticut Sun will travel to New York to take on the Liberty.
The Connecticut Sun show off an 18-5 record, placing them second in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a dominant home victory over Phoenix on Sunday, and have won 6 of their last 10 games.
Meanwhile, the New York Liberty hold a 20-4 record and are riding in on a three-game winning streak. They have won 8 of their last 10 games, including a recent victory over the Chicago Sky on Saturday.
For this matchup, the New York Liberty are favored by 5 points, with the total set at 153.5 points.
Sun Looking for Road Upset
After a home loss to the Liberty on Wednesday, the Sun bounced back with a 96-point performance against Phoenix on Sunday. Connecticut is excited to get a chance to avenge their loss and secure a road victory in New York, aiming to close out June with a strong 5-1 record.
The Sun rank 8th in scoring, averaging 80 points per game, but have struggled with their three-point shooting, making just 5.7 per game at a 32.3% clip. They are 9th in rebounding with 34 per game, and 10th in assists with just over 19 per game.
DeWanna Bonner leads the team with 17.1 points per game, followed by Brionna Jones with 13.1 points per game. Connecticut will start the second half of their season with back to back road games against Dallas and Atlanta.
Liberty Look to Keep Top Spot
The New York Liberty are the second-highest scoring team in the league, trailing only Las Vegas, with an average of 86 points per game. They excel from beyond the arc, making over 10 three-pointers per game at a 34.5% success rate, which is fourth best in the league.
New York averages over 35 rebounds and 23 assists per game. Their top scorers include Sabrina Ionescu, Brianna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones, with Ionescu averaging 19.4 points per game and Stewart close behind at 19.3 points per game.
The Liberty will begin the second half of their season on August 17th with back-to-back road games against the Los Angeles Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces.
Liberty to Prevail at Home
The New York Liberty, playing at home, will be looking to cap off the first half of their season with another win. Both teams are in excellent form, promising an exciting and competitive game. In the end, we favor the home team to secure the victory and cover the spread. Our final prediction for Tuesday’s showdown is New York Liberty -5 over the Connecticut Sun. Enjoy the game and good luck!
