The Seattle Storm (6-25) and New York Liberty (17-13) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The game will be broadcast live on Peacock.
The Liberty are favored by -8.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 182.5 (-110o / -110u). The Liberty are a -370 favorite to win outright, while the Storm are +280 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Storm vs. Liberty predictions and WNBA picks.
Storm vs. Liberty Odds, Pick
| Storm Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -110 | 182.5 -110o / -110u | +280 |
| Liberty Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -110 | 182.5 -110o / -110u | -370 |
- Storm vs. Liberty Spread: Storm +8.5 (-110), Liberty -8.5 (-110)
- Storm vs. Liberty Over/Under: 182.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Storm vs. Liberty Moneyline: Storm +280, Liberty -370
- Storm vs. Liberty Best Bet: Dominique Malonga Over 14.5 Points (-102)
Storm vs. Liberty Preview
The Seattle Storm head to Brooklyn on Monday evening to take on the New York Liberty at Barclays Center.
New York enters this home matchup following a tight 94-92 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, anchored by a stellar 27-point performance from star guard Sabrina Ionescu.
The Liberty hold a 17-13 record on the season, including a strong 8-5 record on their home court and a 9-3 mark against Eastern Conference opponents.
New York features one of the league's most prolific scoring attacks, ranking second in the Eastern Conference with 89.9 points per game while converting 46.3% of its shots from the field.
The Storm have experienced a difficult campaign, holding a 6-25 record overall, a 2-14 road record, and a 1-14 mark in Western Conference play.Seattle is 5-13 in games decided by double digits.
From a statistical standpoint, New York’s offense averages 89.9 points per game against a Seattle defense allowing 88.0 points per contest.
Meanwhile, Seattle shoots 43.3% from the field, slightly below the 45.5% opponent shooting percentage allowed by New York.
Monday’s game serves as the second clash between these clubs this season. Seattle won the initial meeting on June 26 by a score of 99-88, led by 28 points from Flau’jae Johnson, while Jonquel Jones recorded 26 points for New York.
Regarding player availability, the Liberty will be without Leonie Fiebich due to a foot injury and Satou Sabally in concussion protocol. Seattle lists guard Taina Mair as out due to a coach's decision.
Storm vs. Liberty Prediction
The standout wager in this matchup is Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga to score Over 14.5 Points. Action PRO calculates Malonga's expected baseline at 16.79 points, yielding roughly a 19.7% edge against her current prop line.
Following her first career WNBA All-Star selection, Malonga missed a game against the Indiana Fever with a minor back injury. She immediately erased any lingering health doubts in her return against the Atlanta Dream, posting 16 points on an ultra-efficient 8-of-10 shooting performance to go along with 13 rebounds.
Malonga has hit the 16-point threshold in four of her last five outings, a stretch highlighted by a season-high 28-point performance against Indiana on July 17.
Given her high usage rate in Seattle's offense and consistent scoring efficiency around the rim, taking Malonga to clear 14.5 points provides a high-value opportunity on Monday's card.
Best Bet: Dominique Malonga Over 14.5 Points (-102)
