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The Connecticut Sun will travel to Brooklyn to face the New York Liberty on Saturday as they look to solidify their chances of a 2024 WNBA playoff birth. This matchup between East Coast rivals pits the league's first and second-place teams against each other in what is sure to be an exciting matchup.
The Connecticut Sun have had a strong start to the year and currently sit second overall in the WNBA standings with a 21-7 record. Stephanie White's side will be aiming for the franchise's first championship this season, but will need to secure a few more wins before they are guaranteed a spot in the playoffs.
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Last week, the Liberty officially stamped their ticket to the postseason with a 79-67 win over the defending champions Las Vegas Aces. New York is flying high coming into this game with a league-best 25-4 record.
Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty 2024 WNBA Regular Season: Odds, Preview and Prediction
The Liberty will take on the Sun at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, with tip-off slated for 7:00 p.m. EST. Here are the odds for the matchup:
Moneyline: Connecticut Sun (+270), New York Liberty (-340)
Spread: New York Liberty (-7.5)
Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
Editor's Note: *All odds are subject to change prior to tip-off
Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty 2024 WNBA Regular Season: Preview
The Connecticut Sun has had an outstanding season so far. They will be hoping to gain some breathing room over third-place Minnesota Lynx with a win on Saturday.
The Sun is currently on a two-game win streak after defeating the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky. The team has won seven of their last 10 games.
All-Star DeWanna Bonner will be the key player to watch out for. The 6-foot-4 forward will need to be at her best if the Sun hopes to pull off an upset. She is currently leading the roster with 16.5 points per game.
Led by a potent offense, the Liberty have dominated their opponents over the first three-quarters of the season. The team is averaging an impressive 86.2 points per game and only the Las Vegas Aces are currently averaging more points (87.3).
Furthermore, the Liberty are riding an eight-game win streak and have not lost a game since a defeat to the Indiana Fever on July 6. Sandy Brondello's side has won 13 of their last 14 games and lost just one home game so far this season.
Sabrina Ionescu has been fantastic for the Liberty this season but missed the team's last game against the Dallas Wings due to a neck injury. The home fans will be hoping to see her out on the court for this highly anticipated contest.
Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty 2024 WNBA Regular Season: Prediction
This should be a close game with both teams capable of putting points on the board. The Sun have only lost seven games this season but three of those losses have come against the Liberty.
Breanna Stewart has been in outstanding form for the Liberty this year and will be hard to contain. If Sabrina Ionescu plays as well, it will be difficult to imagine anything but a home victory for the Liberty.
