If the Connecticut Sun is going to make a push for the No. 2 seed in the WNBA playoffs, it will need to start with an upset win over New York on Thursday night. While the Sun hasn’t put together many masterpiece performances as of late, Connecticut has still been able to pick up a number of key victories.
Anyone making Liberty vs Sun betting picks will show that New York has been one of the hottest teams in the league lately. The Liberty also has had great success against Connecticut this season. The Liberty won the first two meetings between the teams. New York is hoping to grab another victory so it will be able to cement its spot in the standings.
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Odds
- Moneyline: The Liberty are -238 on the moneyline, while the Sun are +195.
- Spread: WNBA lines show that New York is a 5.5-point favorite.
- Over/Under: The over/under is set at 161.5 points.
Liberty vs. Sun Information
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun
Location of the game: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 24. 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: WNBA League Pass
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Analysis
Liberty Continues to Show its Strengths
The New York Liberty roster assembled for this season was always going to cause major headaches for other teams around the WNBA. The Liberty have too much size, speed, and shooting to be anything but one of the top few teams. New York’s defense has really excelled as of late.
Anyone looking to make Liberty vs Sun betting picks will see New York has the most effective defense at limiting other teams’ abilities to make big shots. The Liberty only shot 41.9 percent from the field. Breanna Stewart leads New York by averaging 22.9 points per game, while Sabrina Ionescu is second by contributing 17.0 points per contest.
Key Injuries
The Liberty don’t have any key players listed on their injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
- New York is 15-17 against the spread.
- The total has gone over in 17 of the Liberty’s 32 games.
- The Liberty are 5-1 against the spread over the past six games.
- New York has seen the total go under in seven of its past eight games.
Connecticut Hoping to Find Steady Legs
The Connecticut Sun schedule is something that shows the Sun has had a hard time with being consistent. The Sun has picked up consecutive road wins, but Connecticut was forced to win in ugly fashion against Washington and Chicago, two teams that are playoff contenders but well below the Sun skill-wise.
Anyone making WNBA predictions today can count on the Sun to utilize its depth to attack opponents’ defenses. Four Connecticut players average in double figures scoring. Dewanna Bonner leads the way by pouring in 17.8 points per game. Bonner has scored 17 or more points in two of her last three games.
Key Injuries
The Sun don’t have any major injuries listed on the injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
- Connecticut is 17-14-2 against the spread this season.
- The Sun have seen the total go over in 18 of its 33 games.
- Connecticut is 1-3-1 against the spread over the past five games.
- The Sun has seen the total go under in five of their past eight games.
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Betting Picks
Making Liberty vs Sun betting picks show this may be a good spot to bet Connecticut as home underdogs. The Sun will be eager to return home after playing five of its past six games on the road. Connecticut has yet to beat New York this season and needs this victory.
The over/under should see this game go under the total. Both teams have played good defense this season. Connecticut hasn’t been as sharp on offense recently and will try to make this an ugly, low-scoring game.
The Sun is a good pick here at home with the points. Connecticut will give New York a stiff test.
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Prediction
- WNBA Pick: Sun +5.5
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