In an upcoming WNBA finals match, the New York Liberty (32-8, 16-4 Eastern Conference) will face off against the Minnesota Lynx (30-10, 14-6 Western Conference) in New York on Sunday at 3 p.m. EDT. The BetMGM Sportsbook line favors the Liberty by 7.5 points with an over/under of 162.5.
The Liberty have been dominant at their home court with a 16-4 record, led by Breanna Stewart who averages 10.6 points per game in the paint. On the other hand, the Lynx hold a strong 14-5 record on the road and boast the second-best defense in the WNBA, allowing only 75.6 points per game and holding opponents to 41.0% shooting.
New York shoots 44.8% from the field this season, outperforming Minnesota’s defense. However, the Lynx excel in 3-point shooting, averaging 9.5 made 3-pointers per game compared to the 7.0 that the Liberty give up.
Key players to watch include Sabrina Ionescu averaging 18.2 points and 6.2 assists for the Liberty, and Alanna Smith averaging 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks for the Lynx.
In their last 10 games, the Liberty have a 6-4 record, while the Lynx have a 7-3 record. Both teams have been scoring in the low 80s and showcasing strong defensive capabilities.
There are no listed injuries for either team. The Associated Press compiled this preview with data from Data Skrive and Sportradar.
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