Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty: Prediction and odds | July 16, 2024

The ⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty matchup is one of the four WNBA games scheduled for Tuesday. This will be the third regular-season meeting between the two teams this season, with New York dominating the series 2-0.

The Liberty lead the league with a 20-4 record and are on a three-game win streak. The Sun are just behind them in the second spot with an 18-5 record. This should be an exciting matchup between the two best teams in the WNBA this season.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 16, at Barclays Center. The game will be broadcast nationally on Amazon Prime. It will also be available locally on WWOR-My9, Liberty Live (Livestream) and NBC Sports Boston. The game won’t be streamed live on WNBA League Pass and will be made available only on demand after it ends.

Moneyline: Sun (+155) vs. Liberty (-185)

Spread: Sun (+4) vs. Liberty (-4)

Total (O/U): Sun -110 (o154) vs. Liberty -110 (u154)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty preview

The two teams have met 95 times in the regular season, with the Sun leading the all-time series 48-47. New York has, however, dominated the matchup in recent times, winning six straight and eight of the past 10 games.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty starting lineups

The Sun will be without Moriah Jefferson who is out with an ankle injury. Connecticut coach Stephanie White should start:

PG: Tyasha Harris SG: Dijonai Carrington SF: DeWanna Bonner PF: Alyssa Thomas C: Brionna Jones

Connecticut’s main bench players should be Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Rachel Banham and Tiffany Mitchell.

The Liberty listed Betnijah Laney-Hamilton as out with a knee injury. Kayla Thornton (neck), Breanna Stewart (rest) and Nyara Sabally (back) are questionable. New York coach Sandy Brondello should start:

PG: Sabrina Ionescu SG: Courtney Vandersloot SF: Breanna Stewart PF: Leonie Fiebich C: Jonquel Jones

New York’s key bench players should be Ivana Dojkic and Kennedy Burke.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Liberty slightly at home. If New York can’t play some of its key players because of injury concerns, expect Connecticut to upset the odds. However, if the Liberty can field its regular starters, they should cover the spread for a win. Either way, this should be a competitive game, with the team total staying under 154 points.