In this Sky vs Liberty preview, Chicago faces an uphill battle as heavy road underdogs against one of the league’s most talented rosters. The Liberty, with their depth and star power, are surging toward the postseason. The Sky, meanwhile, are still searching for offensive consistency and defensive identity, but they’ve shown flashes of resilience that bettors can’t ignore.
The Liberty’s Advantage
New York has been dominant at home, combining a powerful interior attack with a deep bench that keeps their legs fresh. The Liberty can overwhelm opponents with waves of scoring options, and when their outside shooting clicks, they can bury teams in a matter of minutes. Against Chicago, expect New York to attack the paint early, force fouls, and set the tone with their rebounding edge.
The Sky’s Chance to Cover
Chicago may not be expected to win, but they’ve been scrappy enough to keep games close against superior opponents. For the Sky, limiting turnovers and pushing the pace will be critical. Their guards need to create offense before the Liberty defense sets up, and hitting threes at a high clip is non-negotiable if they want to cover the large spread.
Betting Odds
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, the Sky are 12.5-point underdogs, while the Over/Under 164.5.
Prediction:
The Liberty should control this matchup from start to finish, but double-digit spreads can be tricky. Chicago has just enough shooting to backdoor cover, especially if the game gets sloppy in the fourth quarter. Prediction: Liberty win by 10–11 points, Sky cover, with the over cashing thanks to New York’s offense.