New York (10-2) at Seattle (8-5)
- When: Jun 22 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA, USA
- TV: WWOR
WNBA Preview and Prediction: New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm
Spread: New York -3.0 | Total: 165.5
Seattle Storm Breakdown
Seattle has been defying preseason expectations, especially after parting ways with longtime scoring ace Jewell Loyd. But if you’re betting against them now, double-check their 3-point shooting stats first, because this team is cooking from deep.
The Storm (8-5) lit up Las Vegas on Friday with a 90-83 road win, draining 11-of-23 from beyond the arc. Their 38.5% clip from three leads the WNBA, and that efficiency has been the great equalizer. Four starters combined for all 11 treys last game, and four players on the roster are shooting above 43.5% from deep. Alysha Clark is hitting at an elite 46.4%, and Skylar Diggins-Smith continues to thrive as the team’s engine, averaging 18.3 points and 6.2 assists.
With five wins in their last six games and a red-hot perimeter attack, the Storm are playing confident, high-IQ basketball and covering spreads along the way.
New York Liberty Breakdown
New York (10-2) took a rare hit Thursday in an 89-81 home loss to Phoenix, their second defeat of the season. What’s worse? They lost Jonquel Jones again after she aggravated her ankle injury in the first half. She’s now out 4–6 weeks, which is a big blow to their interior defense and rebounding.
Without Jones, the Liberty gave up 26 second-chance points and were outrebounded by 10. That kind of interior collapse opens up concern against a sharp-shooting team like Seattle. Coach Sandy Brondello knows it’s a mindset shift: the Liberty will need everyone, not just Breanna Stewart to battle on the glass and rotate defensively.
Stewart did her part last game with 35 points, and Sabrina Ionescu still averages 20.4 points, though she had a brutal 3-of-16 shooting night against the Mercury.
Prediction:
This is a bad spot for New York, missing their anchor against a red-hot Storm squad that’s bombing threes with fearless rhythm. Give me the Storm plus the points and on the moneyline in a close one.
Score Prediction: Seattle 86, New York 82
Best Bet: Seattle (+130)
Total: Over 164.5
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
