- Matchup: Chicago Sky vs New York Liberty
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The Chicago Sky (9-17) are set to challenge the New York Liberty (14-12) at the Barclays Center this Wednesday.
In their previous matchup, the Sky battled against the Atlanta Dream but suffered a narrow defeat, concluding the game at 93-91. Chicago achieved a commendable 52.2% in field goals (35 of 67) but struggled with their 3-pointers, making only 6 of 21 attempts. At the charity stripe, they successfully converted 15 of 21 free throws, giving them a percentage of 71.4%. The Sky secured 27 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards, and recorded 18 assists during the game. On the defensive side, they forced 11 turnovers and secured 9 steals. The Dream managed a 41.9% shooting from the field, completing 31 of 74 attempts. They provided 13 assists and made 5 steals while accumulating 39 rebounds (13 offensive and 26 defensive) and blocking 5 shots. Atlanta excelled from the free throw line, converting 23 of 27 attempts for an impressive 85.2%, and shot 8 of 28 from beyond the arc.
Azura Stevens was a standout player, contributing 20 points with 8 of 12 shooting, in addition to grabbing 9 rebounds during her 30 minutes on the court. She finished with a shooting percentage of 66.7% and added 1 assist.
The Sky approach this game with a record of 9-17 for the season. They average 12.7 turnovers per game and commit 21.5 personal fouls on average. Chicago collects an average of 33.2 rebounds per game and boasts a total of 545 assists this season, ranking them 4th in the league for assists. The Sky have a 3-point shooting percentage of 31.4% (192 of 612) and convert 76.0% from the free throw line. They score an average of 87.3 points per game, placing them 9th in the WNBA, while shooting 44.2% from the field. Defensively, the Sky force 13.1 turnovers per game and commit 20.3 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 44.3% (340 of 529) and give up an average of 37.5 rebounds per game. The Sky rank 7th in the WNBA for opponent assists, allowing a total of 513 this season. With regards to 3-point defense, they concede 30.7%, and they are 11th in the league for points allowed per game (89.5).
In their latest contest, the New York Liberty triumphed over the Dallas Wings with a close score of 99-98. The Liberty excelled on the boards, collecting 31 defensive and 17 offensive rebounds – a total of 48. They turned the ball over 6 times while securing 3 steals. The Wings committed 26 fouls, leading to 23 free throw attempts for the Liberty, of which they converted 20, resulting in an 87.0% success rate. From beyond the arc, New York connected on 9 of 32 attempts (28.1%) and shot 35 of 84 overall from the floor, equating to a 41.7% field goal percentage. Defensively, the Liberty allowed the Wings to score 36 times from 76 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 47.4%. Dallas shot 52.4% from 3-point range with 11 of 21 attempts and finished 15 of 19 at the free throw line (78.9%). The Liberty permitted Dallas to get 34 rebounds overall (7 offensive).
Breanna Stewart was a key player for the Liberty, scoring 33 points on 10 of 19 shooting for an efficiency of 52.6%, along with 13 rebounds and 8 assists in her 42 minutes on the court.
The Liberty hold a record of 14-12 this season, accumulating a total of 2,295 points (averaging 88.3 per game) and pulling down 34.7 rebounds per game. They commit an average of 19.2 personal fouls and achieve an impressive 84.5% from the free throw line. Offensively, New York ranks 6th in the WNBA with a field goal percentage of 45.7%. The team averages 20.3 assists per game (9th in the league) but also averages 14.0 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Liberty allow 85.9 points per game, ranking 8th in the league. They force 11.3 turnovers on average and permit opponents to shoot 44.4% from the field (7th in the WNBA). The New York defense allows a 3-point shooting percentage of 34.2% (232 of 679) while opponents convert 73.1% of their free throw attempts. Their defensive averages include 20.8 assists and 32.0 rebounds allowed each game, ranking them 12th and 4th, respectively, in the league.
Who will take tonight’s matchup in the WNBA against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on Chicago
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