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Liberty Favored on Road Despite Spread Woes
15 Aug
Summary
- Liberty are favored by 7.5 points on the road against the Sun.
- New York struggles against the spread as road favorites (1-10).
- Sabrina Ionescu is a prop bet focus with recent scoring surge.
The New York Liberty are seeking to continue their hot streak when they face the Connecticut Sun on August 15. Currently favored by 7.5 points on the road, the Liberty are looking to build on an impressive 8-2 run that has elevated their standing in the league.
However, a significant betting trend to consider is the Liberty's road performance against the spread; they hold a 1-10 record in such situations. This data suggests that despite being favored, they often fail to cover the point spread. The Sun, meanwhile, have been strong at home as underdogs, posting an 8-4 record against the spread.
Individually, New York star Sabrina Ionescu is highlighted for a potential prop bet. Averaging 19.5 points in her last 15 games, she has been a crucial offensive contributor, especially with teammate Satou Sabally out. Ionescu's capability to surpass 18 points is evident, given her past performances.
The match is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. EST at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Liberty's recent wins have been driven by their offense, which ranks third in the league, but their defense has struggled, ranking 12th. Connecticut's home defense is stronger, ranking sixth, which could make covering the spread a challenge for New York.
