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The Chicago Sky (9-12) and New York Liberty (18-4) meet Thursday. Tip-off from Barclays Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Sky got back in the win column with a 78-69 win over the Atlanta Dream Wednesday to cover as 7-point home favorites. G Chennedy Carter scored a team-high 19 points, and F Angel Reese (11 points, 13 rebounds) extended her WNBA-record double-double streak to 14 games. Chicago shot 43.2% from the field in the win.
New York won 71-68 at the Connecticut Sun Wedneday while covering as a 2.5-point favorite. G Sabrina Ionescu scored a team-high 21 points while F Breanna Stewart (18 points, 14 rebounds) picked up a double-double. The Liberty shot 49.1% from the field in the win.
Sky at Liberty odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:32 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Sky +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Liberty -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Sky +9.5 (-105) | Liberty -9.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 166.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Sky at Liberty picks and predictions
Prediction
Liberty 87, Sky 82
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Liberty (-550), who are 9-1 at home, to take down the Sky, who are 3-4 on the road.
Against the spread
BET SKY +9.5 (-105).
Chicago is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 games, while New York is 2-3 ATS in its last 5. The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 5 games as double-digit favorites and will struggle to separate themselves enough to cover Thursday.
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 166.5 (-115).
Chicago has an Over record of 6-4 in its last 10 games. It has scored 81 or more points in 7 of its last 10 games while allowing 83 or more in 6 of its last 10. New York has scored 81 or more points in 7 of its last 10 games, including 90 or more in 5 of its last 10. It has allowed at least 80 points in 6 of its last 10 games.
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