The WNBA regular season is starting with a game between the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun. This game will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The game is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
The New York Liberty come into this game with a record of 21-14. In their recent games, they won against the Los Angeles Sparks by 4 points and had a big win over the Las Vegas Aces by 40 points. However, they lost to the Indiana Fever by 14 points. Key players like Rebecca Allen and Breanna Stewart have been contributing on the court.
The Connecticut Sun have a record of 8-24. They recently lost to the Atlanta Dream by 35 points and to the Dallas Wings by 20 points. They did secure a close win against the Phoenix Mercury by 3 points. Players like Charlisse Leger-Walker and Brittney Griner have been active in recent games.
Sun Preview
The Connecticut Sun play in the Eastern Conference. They do not have a head coach listed. In the 2026 regular season, their record is 8-24. At home, they have won 5 games and lost 11.
The Sun's recent performance includes a win against the Phoenix Mercury. They won by 3 points with a score of 75-72. In this game, Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 6 points and had 5 assists.
In another recent game, they lost to the Atlanta Dream by 35 points. The final score was 104-69. Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 8 points, and Brittney Griner had 8 rebounds in this game.
Diamond Miller is one of the top scorers for the Sun. She averages 9.2 points per game. Olivia Nelson-Ododa also contributes with an average of 8.6 points per game and a field goal percentage of 56.2%.
Liberty Preview
The New York Liberty had a strong regular season in 2026. They achieved a record of 21 wins and 14 losses. At home, they performed well with 12 wins and 5 losses. Their away record was balanced with 9 wins and 9 losses.
In their last ten games, the Liberty maintained their overall record of 21-14. They are currently on a one-game winning streak. The team ranks at the top in the Eastern Conference with no games back.
Rebecca Allen played in all 35 games this season. She averaged 2.9 points per game and had a field goal percentage of 40.0%. Breanna Stewart was a key player, participating in 36 games and averaging 19.8 points per game with a field goal percentage of 46.8%.
Jonquel Jones also played 36 games, contributing an average of 13.7 points per game. Her field goal percentage was 49.1%. Han Xu played in 36 games, averaging 6.0 points per game with a field goal percentage of 51.2%.
Statistical Breakdown for Sun vs Liberty
The Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty have different strengths. The Sun struggle with consistency, while the Liberty have a strong record. Diamond Miller and Olivia Nelson-Ododa are key for the Sun's scoring. For the Liberty, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones lead in points. The Liberty's balanced away record could be important in this game.
- Connecticut Sun Home Record: 5 wins, 11 losses
- New York Liberty Away Record: 9 wins, 9 losses
- Diamond Miller Average Points: 9.2 per game
- Olivia Nelson-Ododa Field Goal Percentage: 56.2%
- Breanna Stewart Average Points: 19.8 per game
- Jonquel Jones Field Goal Percentage: 49.1%
Betting Insights
The New York Liberty have been strong straight up, but their performance against the spread has been less consistent. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun have struggled both straight up and against the spread. Here are the top betting trends to consider for this game.
- Liberty are 8-2 straight up in their last 10 games.
- Liberty have a 60.0% over rate in all games this season.
- Sun are 3-7 straight up in their last 10 games.
- Liberty are 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games.
- Sun are 50.0% against the spread as underdogs this season.
Free Betting Prediction for Sun vs Liberty
The New York Liberty have shown strong performance this season. With a record of 21-14, they are at the top of the Eastern Conference. Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones are key players, contributing significantly to the team's success. The Liberty's balanced away record of 9-9 suggests they can handle games on the road.
On the other hand, the Connecticut Sun have struggled this season. Their record of 8-24 reflects their challenges. At home, they have only won 5 out of 16 games. Diamond Miller and Olivia Nelson-Ododa are important for the Sun, but the team has not been consistent.
Considering the Liberty's strong overall performance and the Sun's struggles, the Liberty are likely to win this game. The spread of -8.5 for the Liberty seems reasonable given their recent form. The Sun's inconsistency makes it difficult to see them covering the spread.
- Our Free Prediction: Liberty -8.5
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