The New York Liberty (25-4) will look to extend an eight-game winning streak when hosting the Connecticut Sun (21-7) on August 24, 2024 at Barclays Center.

Our computer predictions in this article will help you decide what are the best bets available for Saturday’s game.

Liberty vs. Sun Predictions

Spread: Sun (+6.5) to Cover

  • The line for this game set by BetMGM and the model’s prediction are essentially the same (within 0.5 points of each other).
  • The Sun are 12-16-0 against the spread this year.
  • So far this season, the Liberty have compiled a 14-15-0 record against the spread.
  • New York is 7-13 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.

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Total: Over 156.5

  • The model projects a total 1.9 points higher than the one set by BetMGM for this matchup.
  • Out of 29 games thus far this season, the Liberty have had 19 with over 156.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total.
  • This year, 13 of Connecticut’s 28 games have had a combined total of more than 156.5 points scored.
  • The teams have hit the over in 14 of the Liberty’s 28 games with a set total.
  • The Sun have gone over in 14 of their 28 games with a set total (50%).

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Moneyline Winner: Liberty (-350)

  • Prediction: Liberty 82, Sun 76
  • New York has a 22-4 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 84.6% of those games).

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Where to Watch Liberty vs. Sun: Live Stream & TV Channel

  • When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
  • TV: NBCS-BOS, WWOR, and Liberty Live
  • Live Stream: Fubo

Liberty Leaders

  • Sabrina Ionescu leads the Liberty in points and assists per game, scoring 19.9 points and distributing 6 assists.
  • New York’s best rebounder is Jonquel Jones, who averages 9.4 boards per game in addition to her 15.1 PPG average.
  • The Liberty get the most three-point shooting production out of Ionescu, who knocks down three threes per game.
  • Breanna Stewart is New York’s leader in steals and blocks, racking up 1.9 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.

Liberty Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
Betnijah Laney Out Knee

Sun Leaders

  • Alyssa Thomas paces the Sun in both rebounds and assists with 9.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game.
  • Connecticut’s DeWanna Bonner scores 16.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and two assists per game, making her the top scorer on the squad.
  • Marina Mabrey knocks down 2.4 three-pointers per game, the most on the Sun.
  • Thomas (1.6 steals per game) is the steal leader for Connecticut while Bonner (0.6 blocks per game) is the block leader.

All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.

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