Connecticut’s last trip to New York was a disaster. The Sun lost by 31 points as the Liberty’s defense smothered everything it tried to do. But anyone making WNBA semifinals picks has seen that Connecticut won’t be folding under the weight of trying to keep up with the Liberty.
Connecticut split the first two games on the road and now has an opportunity to score major momentum with a win at home in Game 3. However, the Sun found out after its Game 1 defensive dominance that stopping the Liberty two games in a row is a nearly impossible task.
The Sun saw a six-point lead after the quarterback quickly fell away as New York dominated the final three quarters to even the series. Connecticut hopes the home crowd can bring more energy to its defense.
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Odds
- Spread: WNBA semifinals odds show that the Liberty are a four-point favorite.
- Moneyline: The Liberty is -175, while the Sun is +145.
- Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 159 points.
Liberty vs. Sun Information
New York Liberty vs Connecticut Sun
Location of the game: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT.
Date & Time: Friday, September 29. 7:30 p.m.
How to watch: ESPN
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Analysis
New York Gets Back to Dominance
The New York Liberty saw players who struggled in Game 1 get back on the horse in an important Game 2. Betnijah Laney, who only scored two points against the Sun on Sept. 24, made a team-high five 3-pointers and finished with 20 on Tuesday night. Laney has scored 19 or more points in five of their past seven games.
Overall, Liberty vs Sun betting picks show that New York was clinical in closing out the game as well. The Liberty were a perfect 16-of-16 from the free-throw line. Sabrina Ionescu made all 10 of her attempts and finished with a team-high 21 points. Breanna Steward didn’t have her best performance for New York, shooting 3-of-13 from the field and finishing with 13 points.
Key Injuries
Han Xu is the only player listed on the injury report. She is out on an overseas commitment.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Liberty are 2-3 against the spread in the playoffs.
- The over has gone 2-3 in New York’s playoff games.
- New York was 19-21 against the spread in the regular season.
Sun Needs a Win
Not being able to beat the New York Liberty during the regular season hurt Connecticut Sun in the WNBA standings. The Sun opened the series with an aggressively defensive game plan and executed it perfectly. WNBA stats show that in Game 2, Connecticut had a hard time keeping up with New York’s offense.
The Sun only shot 40 percent from the field and were outrebounded. Tiffany Hayes led Connecticut by scoring 30 points. Anyone making Liberty vs Sun betting picks will see Connecticut needs to pick up its effort on defense.
Key Injuries
Connecticut is one of the WNBA teams remaining that don’t have to deal with recent major injuries.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Sun were 21-17-2 against the spread in the regular season.
- Connecticut is 4-1 against the spread in the playoffs.
- The total has gone under in three of the Liberty’s five playoff games.
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Betting Picks
Liberty vs Sun betting picks show that New York has had Connecticut’s number all season. This game won’t be easy for the liberty comma, but Connecticut is unlikely to replicate its game one defensive performance again. Back New York on the moneyline.
This is also a good game to bet on the over. Both teams like to push the ball and are capable of strong shooting nights.
The spread may be a little tough tonight, but this still seems like a good spot to back the Liberty. New York put together a super team to make a run at the WNBA title; this is the spot where they flex their muscles.
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Prediction
- WNBA Pick: New York -4
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