The New York Liberty arrive in Toronto on Sunday as heavy favorites, and the number shows how far apart these two seasons have drifted. New York is laying 14 points at Coca-Cola Coliseum, with the total set at 176.5. The Liberty are still fighting for seeding in a crowded playoff pack. The Tempo are closing out an expansion year that came apart after midsummer. Still, 14 points is a wide ask in a league where margins stay tight.
Last Updated: Sunday, September 20, 2026
New York Liberty vs. Toronto Tempo — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario |
| When | Sunday, September 20 – 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | WWOR-TV, TSN |
New York Liberty vs. Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
New York enters at 25-16 and sits sixth in the WNBA standings, level with Washington and Dallas. The Liberty just knocked off league-leading Minnesota 93-81, with Breanna Stewart posting 20 points and Sabrina Ionescu adding 17. They are 7-3 in their last 10, averaging 89.5 points and allowing 84.0. That defensive number is the quiet reason this line sits where it does.
Stewart leads the way at 20.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists, with Jonquel Jones and Ionescu giving first-year head coach Chris DeMarco two more shot creators. The roster is not fully intact, however. Satou Sabally is out for the season, trimming the frontcourt depth New York would lean on late in a road trip. Our September 18 Liberty preview covered this group.
Toronto comes in at 11-30 on a five-game losing streak. The Tempo are 1-9 in their last 10, averaging 82.5 points while surrendering 94.9. Their last outing was a 103-85 home loss to Indiana, previewed in our September 18 Tempo preview. Injuries explain much of the slide. Marina Mabrey is out with an adductor issue, Brittney Sykes and Aneesah Morrow are done for the year, and Maria Conde is out ill.
What is left is young and uneven. Guard Kiki Rice has averaged 15.9 points over the last 10 games, and Julie Allemand runs the offense at 6.3 points and 5.5 assists. The Toronto bench adds a storyline. Sandy Brondello, hired as the Tempo’s inaugural head coach, guided the Liberty to the 2024 title before the sides parted ways after 2025. The season series is split 1-1, and Toronto won the last meeting 93-91 on July 12.
New York Liberty vs. Toronto Tempo Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | -14 (-110) | -1000 | U 176.5 (-110) |
| Tempo | +14 (-110) | +625 | O 176.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Sunday, September 20, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
New York Liberty vs. Toronto Tempo — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Liberty | 54% | 46% | Tempo |
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Liberty vs. Tempo Prediction — Can Toronto Keep Its Final Home Game Close?
The case for New York is straightforward. Over the last 10 games the Liberty have outscored opponents by 5.5 points per night while Toronto has been outscored by 12.4. Stack those profiles and the gap runs past 17 points before any home-court adjustment. Toronto is also missing its leading scorer plus two players lost for the year.
The counterargument is about price and spot. The market wants a comfortable double-digit margin in a league where those finishes are the exception. The number has crept up since it opened, so the obvious read is already paid for. New York hosts Atlanta on Monday with seeding unsettled, giving the staff reason to manage minutes once the game is in hand. Toronto also beat this opponent in July, and Sunday closes the franchise’s first home slate.
The betting split is telling. Spread tickets sit at 54 percent on New York against 46 percent on Toronto. On the moneyline, 94 percent back the Liberty. Bettors are confident about who wins and far less confident about the margin. The risk is plain. If Toronto’s offense stalls early, this gets away quickly.
The Pick: Tempo +14 (-110)
Liberty vs. Tempo Prediction — Will a Thin Toronto Rotation Slow the Scoreboard?
The total opened a point higher and has ticked down since, a small but honest move in one direction. The underlying numbers sit close to where the market settled. Toronto’s last 10 games have produced a combined 177.4 points per night, New York’s 173.5. Split the difference and you land a shade below the posted number, which makes this a lean rather than a strong opinion.
The high-scoring side has a clear path. Toronto is allowing nearly 95 points a game, and New York is scoring 89.5. If both sides trade baskets early, the number clears easily. The other side rests on Toronto’s offense. Without Mabrey and Conde, the Tempo have managed 82.5 points over their last 10, and the Liberty defense has held opponents to 84.0. A one-sided game also drains possessions late.
The Pick: Under 176.5 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
The moneyline deserves a mention, mostly as a place to pass. New York at -1000 carries an implied probability near 91 percent, meaning ten units risked to win one on a team playing its third game in four days. Toronto at +625 implies roughly 14 percent. Neither price adds much alongside a spread position.
New York has reason to care about this game and reason to protect its rotation. Both are true at once. Toronto has nothing left to chase but a good night at home. That framing supports taking the points and the lower side of the total, while accepting that a fast Liberty start undoes both.
Recap of our picks for Sunday: Tempo +14 (-110) and Under 176.5 (-110).
WNBA Liberty vs. Tempo FAQ: Sunday September 20, 2026
What time does the New York Liberty vs. Toronto Tempo game start?
Tip-off is set for 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. It is an afternoon start rather than the usual evening window, and it is the final home game of the Tempo’s inaugural WNBA season.
What channel is the New York Liberty vs. Toronto Tempo game on?
The game airs on WWOR-TV in the New York market and on TSN in Canada. Viewers outside those territories can stream it through WNBA League Pass. Those listings are the ones carried on the league schedule for Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Where are the New York Liberty and Toronto Tempo playing today?
The game is at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario. The arena has served as the Tempo’s home venue through their inaugural WNBA season. Sunday is the last game the franchise plays there this year, with road dates at Chicago and Connecticut left.
Who won the last meeting between the New York Liberty and Toronto Tempo?
Toronto won the most recent meeting 93-91 on July 12, 2026, with Marina Mabrey scoring 30 points. That result evened the season series at 1-1 heading into Sunday’s third and final matchup between the two clubs this year.
Where do the New York Liberty and Toronto Tempo stand in the WNBA standings?
New York is 25-16 and holds the sixth seed, tied on record with Washington and Dallas. Toronto is 11-30 and sits 13th, well outside the playoff field. The Liberty have clinched a berth and are playing for position in the final week.