The Seattle Storm are back at Barclays Center on Wednesday to face the New York Liberty, just two nights after the same two teams met in Brooklyn. New York rolled to a 12-point win on Monday, and the market has again installed the Liberty as a home favorite. The spread has actually shortened since it opened, while the total has climbed. That gives bettors two clean angles to weigh in the rematch. Below we break down the number, the public money, and where our lean lands before tip-off.
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Seattle Storm vs. New York Liberty — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY |
| When | Wednesday, August 5 – 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | USA Network |
Seattle Storm vs. New York Liberty Betting Preview
These teams could hardly be further apart in the standings. New York enters at 18-13, well above .500 and comfortably inside the playoff picture. Seattle sits at 6-26 with one of the worst records in the WNBA. The Storm have also lost each of their last five games, a stretch that includes Monday’s 95-83 defeat to this same New York team.
New York has managed the recent run without full health. Satou Sabally remains in the concussion protocol, and Leonie Fiebich has been out with a foot injury. Both missed Monday’s meeting and are listed as day-to-day for the rematch. Even shorthanded, the Liberty leaned on Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu to control the first game. That trio is the engine of the offense and the reason New York keeps closing as a heavy favorite.
Seattle is not without talent, even at 6-26. Flau’jae Johnson, Natisha Hiedeman, and Dominique Malonga have carried the scoring load through a difficult season, and Johnson led all scorers on Monday. The problem is consistency on both ends. For more on how the first meeting set up, see our Storm vs. Liberty prediction from Monday’s game.
Seattle Storm vs. New York Liberty Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm | +8 (-105) | +280 | U 185 (-115) |
| Liberty | -8 (-115) | -360 | O 185 (-105) |
Odds accurate as of Wednesday, August 5, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Seattle Storm vs. New York Liberty — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Storm | 68% | 32% | Liberty |
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Storm vs. Liberty Prediction — Is New York’s Home Number Worth Laying?
The spread opened at New York -9.5 and has been bet down to -8. That move tracks with the public money, which sits about 68 percent on Seattle and the points. Bettors clearly like the value in a live road underdog getting more than a basket. The case for Seattle is straightforward. The Storm have young scorers who can heat up, and a large favorite only needs one flat quarter to let a game tighten late.
Still, the counterpoint is hard to ignore. New York beat this exact Seattle team by 12 points on Monday, and did so without Sabally and Fiebich. The Liberty covered the higher number in that meeting, so a shorter -8 is a slightly better price on the stronger side. Seattle has now dropped five straight and has struggled to string together stops on the road. When two teams are this far apart in quality, the healthier and more talented side at home usually dictates terms.
The risk is a garbage-time backdoor cover if New York eases off with a big lead. That keeps this from being a runaway lean. On balance, though, the recent head-to-head result and the market shading toward the favorite point the same direction.
The Pick: New York Liberty -8 (-115)
Storm vs. Liberty Prediction — Will the Rematch Stay Low-Scoring Again?
The total opened at 181.5 and has climbed to 185. That is a notable move toward the over, and it prices in a faster, higher-scoring rematch. The problem is that these two sides combined for just 178 points on Monday, a figure that would have landed under both the opening and current numbers. Seattle’s offense ranks among the league’s least efficient, and New York’s defense has been stingy even without two rotation pieces.
The over is not without merit. New York can pour it on at home, and Seattle’s guards push tempo when they get out in transition. If the Liberty build another comfortable lead, a loose fourth quarter could inflate the score. Even so, the market has moved the total to a level neither team reached in their last meeting, which makes the under the more disciplined side.
The Pick: Under 185 (-115)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
This is a rematch that rewards patience over hero bets. The moneyline offers little for either side. New York at -360 asks you to risk heavily on a result the market already expects, while Seattle at +280 is a lottery ticket against a team that just beat them by 12. Both picks here run through the spread and the total instead, where the recent meeting gives us real information rather than a guess.
If Seattle can get a healthy scoring night from its young core and New York coasts, both sides of our card come under pressure. That is the honest risk. But the cleaner read leans on Monday’s result, the Liberty’s edge in talent and health, and a total that has been pushed higher than the last game produced. To recap, our two plays are New York Liberty -8 and Under 185.
WNBA Storm vs. Liberty FAQ: Wednesday August 5, 2026
What time does the Seattle Storm vs. New York Liberty game start?
The Seattle Storm and New York Liberty tip off at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. It is the second meeting between the clubs in three days, following New York’s win in Brooklyn on Monday. The two sides play a quick back-to-back set at the same arena.
What channel is the Seattle Storm vs. New York Liberty game on?
The game airs nationally on USA Network, with tip-off set for 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, August 5. Local affiliates in the New York and Seattle markets also carry the broadcast for viewers in those regions. National viewers can find the matchup on USA Network.
Where are the Storm and Liberty playing today?
The Storm and Liberty meet at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It is New York’s home arena and the same building that hosted Monday’s meeting between the teams. That gives the Liberty back-to-back home dates against Seattle inside the same week.
Who won the last meeting between the Storm and Liberty?
New York won the most recent meeting, beating Seattle 95-83 at Barclays Center on Monday, August 3, 2026. The Liberty’s core of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu carried the night. The result dropped Seattle to 6-26 and lifted New York to 18-13.
What is the Seattle Storm’s record this season?
The Seattle Storm are 6-26 entering Wednesday’s game, one of the worst records in the WNBA. They have lost each of their last five outings, including the 95-83 defeat to New York on Monday. The Storm have leaned on young scorers throughout a difficult season.