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Two teams trending in wildly different directions clash this afternoon, when the New York Liberty visit the Connecticut Sun as 7.5-point road favorites.
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New York has ripped off wins in five of six and are chasing down a Top-4 seed in the WNBA.
Connecticut has dropped six of seven and could be eliminated from postseason play as soon as Saturday.
New York has dominated this head-to-head, so my Liberty vs. Sun predictions and WNBA picks will stick with the current trend for Aug. 15.
Liberty vs Sun prediction
Liberty vs Sun best bet: Liberty -7.5 (-115)
New York Liberty‘s offense has hit another gear, adding an extra seven points per game during its current run, and that’s bad news for a Connecticut Sun defense allowing 53% shooting and 37.5% from three during its slide.
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The Liberty have won both head-to-head meetings, holding the Sun to just 7-for-35 from deep (20%).
That’s been Connecticut’s weakness all season, as they’re last in the league in 3-point shooting.
New York has won four straight against the Sun and eight of 10 overall, with five wins by at least eight points.
I’d back the Liberty up to -5.5.
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COVERS INTEL: Breanna Stewart has been a Connecticut killer this year, shooting a blistering 55.9% from the field and averaging 29.5 points in New York’s two wins. Stewart has averaged 20.0 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists in her last 10 games against the Sun.
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Liberty vs Sun same-game parlay
Jonquel Jones has led the Liberty in rebounding in four straight games, hitting the double-digit mark in three of her last four. As a top-five rebounder in the WNBA, she has grabbed at least 10 rebounds in 10 of her last 16 games.
Sabrina Ionescu is bothered by a sore foot, which might explain why she’s gone just 4-for-26 from 3-point range in the last four, and why I’m taking the Under on her 3-point makes line.
Liberty vs Sun SGP
Liberty vs Sun player prop pick
Breanna Stewart Over 3.5 assists (-115)
We’ve already talked about Stewart’s scoring and rebounding, but lately she’s also upped her assist output, making her 3.5 dime line a very enticing wager.
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Stewart has dished out at least four assists in three straight games and in seven of her last 11.
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Best bet: 13-22-0, -9.28 units
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Player prop: 13-8, +3.65 units
Liberty vs Sun odds
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Spread: New York -8.5 (-115) | Connecticut +8.5 (-105)
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Moneyline: New York -375 | Connecticut +295
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Over/Under: Over 171.5 (-110) | Under 171.5 (-110)
Liberty vs Sun trend
Connecticut has lost 13 straight games vs East opponents with a winning record. Find more WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Liberty vs Sun
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Location |
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT |
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Date |
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
1 p.m. ET |
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TV |
FOX 5 New York, NBC Sports Boston |
Liberty vs Sun latest injuries
Liberty: Satou Sabally (head) & Leonie Fiebich (foot) ruled out.
Sun: Brittney Griner (knee) ruled as day-to-day.
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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