On Sunday, July 5, the New York Liberty (12-5) will host the Seattle Storm (11-7) in a WNBA regular-season matchup. The Liberty have climbed back to the second position, whereas the Storm have jumped to fifth rank.
The Liberty comes into this game after a superb 89-79 win against the LA Sparks. Natasha Cloud contributed a stellar 23 points and 7 assists. On the other hand, the Storm will enter the affair after a close 80-79 win against the Atlanta Dream.
Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 while Skylar Diggins nailed the game-winning layup. Can the Liberty survive the veteran Storm team? Check the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.
New York Liberty vs Seattle Storm Total Over/Under Prediction- WNBA Best Bets
The Liberty was the best two-way squad during their first nine games, but that’s no longer the case. They have conceded 89 or more in five of the last eight games. On the other hand, they have usually hovered in the early 80s mark.
Meanwhile, the Storm has typically held teams to the early 80s, but are prone to low-scoring games, considering their iso-heavy style at times. Thus, we can watch a potential low scorer here. There is a high chance the score can go under here and this can be a grinding affair.
Total: Under 168.5 for -118 at BetMGM
Here is an overview of my selections
| Total U 168.5 | –118 |
| Spread- Storm +4.5 | -105 |
| Money Line- Storm | +170 |
Breanna Stewart U 20.5 points: Stewart has tallied 20.5 points per game this season. She has scored 21 or fewer points in four of the last five games. I expect the Storm defense to hold her under 20 like they did in the last meeting (18 points).
Nneka Ogwumike O 18.5 points: The Storm forward has tallied 17.4 but has scored 20+ points in eight out of 18 games. She scored 26 against the Liberty during the last meeting and I see her getting “Over” the mark again.
Natasha Cloud O 6.5 assists: Cloud has been the primary playmaker for the Liberty, averaging 6.5 APG. She has dished at least 6 helpers in six straight games. I see her going “Over” again.
Main pick: Natasha Cloud O 6.5 assists for-110 at BetMGM
The Liberty are 2-4 over the last six games, showcasing their vulnerabilities. On the other hand, the Storm are prone to inconsistent patches too, having lost two of their last four after a three-game winning streak.
The Liberty’s inside defense has crumbled without Jonquel Jones and the Storm can exploit that. Meanwhile, the Storm are also vulnerable on the offensive end. Thus, there are plenty of holes for both to attack. At any rate, I see a strong Storm effort here and they might upset NY here.
Spread/Money Line Pick: ML: Storm at BetMGM
New York Liberty
Liberty Expected Starting Lineup
PG: Natasha Cloud | SG: Sabrina Ionescu | SF: Leonie Fiebich | SF/PF: Kennedy Burke | PF/C: Breanna Stewart
Key bench players: PG: Marine Johannes, SF: Isabelle Harrison, PF: Nyara Sabally
Injuries/Updates: Jonquel Jones can be OUT till the end of July.
Seattle Storm
Storm Expected Starting Lineup
PG: Skylar Diggins | SG: Erica Wheeler | SF: Gabby Williams | PF: Nneka Ogwumike | C: Ezi Magbebor
Key bench players: SF: Alysha Clark, SG: Zia Cooke
Injuries/Updates: Katie Lou Samuelson can be OUT.
Photo Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
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