Chicago Sky vs New York Liberty Prediction 8/29/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks

The Chicago Sky and the New York Liberty meet Saturday in WNBA action from the Barclays Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty prediction.

Matchup History

The Chicago Sky won the most recent meeting between these two teams back on August 18th, 2026, by a final score of 93-86, snapping New York’s three-game win streak in this head-to-head matchup.

Chicago Sky Recap

The Chicago Sky come into this game looking to bounce back from an 87-81 loss at the hands of the Connecticut Sun last time out to sit at 15-24 this season.

Sky Drop Back-To-Back Games

Kamilla Cardoso has 14.3 PPG with 8.4 RPG to lead the Sky in rebounding along with 2.5 APG. Sydney Taylor has 14.7 PPG and Azura Stevens has 11.6 PPG with 6.9 RPG. Natasha Cloud has 10 PPG with 3.1 RPG and 4.6 APG while Skylar Diggins has 14.2 PPG with 4.9 APG to lead the Sky in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Chicago this season. 

New York Liberty Recap

The New York Liberty will be out to bounce back from their 79-60 loss at the hands of the Golden State Valkyries last time out to sit at 24-16 this season.

Liberty Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight

Breanna Stewart has 21.3 PPG along with 8.6 RPG and 3 APG while Jonquel Jones has 14.4 PPG with 9 RPG. Satou Sabally has 10.4 PPG with 2.8 RPG while Sabrina Ionescu has 16.2 PPG with 4.1 RPG and 4.6 APG and Leonie Fiebich has 10 PPG with 2.6 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for the Liberty this season. Pauline Astier also has 9.7 PPG with 2.5 RPG and 3.5 APG.

Chicago Sky @ New York Liberty Betting Trends: August 29, 2026

Why the New York Liberty will win

• The Sky have lost each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Liberty have won each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
• The home team has covered the spread in eight of the Sky’s last nine games.
• The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.

Why the Chicago Sky will win

• The underdogs have won three of the Sky’s last four games.
• The Liberty have lost each of their last five day games following a home loss.
• The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Sky have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Liberty’s last six home games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Sky’s last four games against the Liberty following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.

New York Liberty Player Facts

• Sabrina Ionescu has recorded 1+ assists in 235 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Breanna Stewart has recorded 15+ points and 5+ rebounds in three consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.

Chicago Sky Player Facts

• Kamilla Cardoso has made 4+ free throws in six consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Sydney Taylor ranks 4th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (2.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Liberty rank 14th for steals per game this season (6.1).
• The New York Liberty rank 1st for free throw percentage this season (84.8%).
• The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent blocks per game this season (5.0).
• The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent free throws made per game this season (18.7).

Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty Prediction

I’m on the Sky and the points here. This is a Liberty team that consistently struggles to cover big point spreads, and I don’t think that changes here. I think that the Sky give the Liberty another headache here as the three meetings this season have been two one-point games and a Sky outright win. Give me the Sky and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Chicago +8.5