A reunion of sorts will take place on Tuesday night in the WNBA, as Breanna Stewart returns to Seattle as a member of the New York Liberty. Her new team is a heavy favorite over the Seattle Storm, who have really struggled out of the gate without Stewart. But we could see an emotionally charged atmosphere in Seattle in this contest, which could help the Storm stay competitive.
Liberty vs Storm Betting Odds
The New York Liberty will be very popular among those making Liberty vs Storm picks on Tuesday night, but they will be an expensive choice according to Tuesday’s WNBA odds. New York is a 15.5-point favorite going into this matchup, the heaviest favorite on the board in Tuesday’s four WNBA games.
As far as the total for this game is concerned, it sits at 162.5, thanks in large part to the dynamic offense of the Liberty. New York ranks in the top half of the WNBA in scoring through the first two weekends of the season. It is expected that their offense will only get better as their symphony of stars gets used to playing together.
Liberty vs Storm Game Information
New York Liberty vs Seattle Storm
Location of the game: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
How to watch: ESPN2
Liberty vs Storm Betting Preview
New York Liberty: Getting On the Same Page
The New York Liberty made huge WNBA news this offseason when they brought in the trio of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Courtney Vandersloot. Completely revamping their starting lineup, the Liberty are now one of two favorites to win the WNBA Finals. So far this season, they have looked solid, going 2-1 as they attempt to get everyone on the same page.
Stewart, who returns to her former home arena in Seattle for the first time tonight, has been especially dangerous for the Liberty early on. She is tied for second in the league in scoring at 26 points per game so far in 2023, and already has a 45-point game under her belt. Look for the Liberty to feature Stewart once again in this game as they aim to improve to 3-1 on the year.
Seattle Storm: Struggling Without Their Stars
After losing two of the all-time great WNBA players in Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart this offseason, the Seattle Storm have struggled to find their footing. They come into Tuesday night at 0-2 on the season, as they are one of just two winless teams left in the WNBA. They will look to change that here as they take on former teammate Breanna Stewart and the Liberty.
For the Storm to have any chance in this game, Jewell Loyd will need to have another monster game. She is averaging 26.0 points per game, putting her in a tie with Stewart, but Loyd has far less help around her. It could take an all-time performance from Loyd for Seattle to hang around in this one.
Liberty vs Storm Betting Picks
Over/Under: Under 162.5
Point Spread: Storm +15.5
When making Liberty vs Storm picks for this marquee matchup on Tuesday night, it is important to remember that the Liberty struggled at home in their season opener against the Washington Mystics. While the Liberty are by far the more talented team coming into this matchup, they are still a work in progress. As a result, we should see the Storm come out and compete and cover the 15.5-point spread.
As for the total, the under should be the way to go here. While the Liberty are in the top half of the WNBA in scoring this season, they only scored 64 points in their lone road game of the season. We should see another low-scoring affair away from Brooklyn here.
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