Liberty Favored in Storm's Losing Streak Showdown

The Seattle Storm are looking to end a significant eight-game losing streak when they visit the New York Liberty on Monday, August 3. The Liberty enter the matchup as 7.5-point favorites at Barclays Center.

Recent trends suggest a high-scoring affair, with the Over in total points being a strong prediction. Since July 11, 14 out of 15 games involving either the Storm or the Liberty have exceeded their combined total. The Liberty have seen an average total of 194.0 points in their last eight games, while the Storm have surpassed 200 total points in three of their last five outings.

New York's offense is potent, averaging 108.3 points per 100 possessions. They are expected to be further energized by Seattle's quick tempo, as the Storm rank fifth in the WNBA for possessions per 40 minutes. This suggests a fast-paced game with ample scoring opportunities.

Adding to the betting insights, a same-game parlay includes the Over 182.5 points, the Liberty covering the 7.5-point spread, and Sabrina Ionescu exceeding 2.5 made three-pointers. Ionescu is in strong form, recently scoring 27 points and hitting four threes, marking the third time in four games she has made at least four. Despite the Liberty's recent struggles to cover spreads in their last seven games, their home advantage against a struggling Storm team, who are 2-14 away from home, makes them a solid bet. Notably, Taina Mair is out for the Storm, while Leonie Fiebich and Satou Sabally are out for the Liberty.