New York Liberty vs Connecticut Sun Prediction 8/15/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Aug 9, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard-forward Kahleah Copper (2) takes a shot over Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen (44) during the second half at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
New York Liberty
Connecticut Sun
Team Records
21-14
8-24
Where
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
When
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time
01:00 PM EDT
TV
WNBA League Pass
The New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun meet Saturday in WNBA action from the Mohegan Sun Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun prediction.
Matchup History
The New York Liberty won the most recent meeting between these two teams back on June 8th, 2026, by a final score of 89-80, making it four straight wins for the Liberty in this head-to-head matchup.
New York Liberty Recap
The New York Liberty come into this game looking to add on to their 85-81 win over the Los Angeles Sparks last time out to sit at 22-14 this season. After this game, the Liberty will take on the Chicago Sky on the road.
Liberty Win 8 Of Last 10
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.
Connecticut Sun Recap
The Connecticut Sun come into this game looking to bounce back from a 104-69 blowout loss at the hands of Atlanta last time out to sit at 8-24 this season. After this game, the Sun will take on the Los Angeles Sparks in a matchup at home.
Sun Lose 6 Of Last 7
Kahleah Copper leads the Mercury in scoring with 20.9 PPG while Alyssa Thomas has 14.9 PPG with 7.1 RPG and a team-high 8.3 APG to lead the Mercury in assists this season. Jovana Nogic has 10.4 PPG and DeWanna Bonner has 10.2 PPG with 5.8 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Phoenix up to this point in the year. Natasha Mack also has 8.8 PPG with 7.4 RPG as well this season to lead the Mercury in rebounding.
New York Liberty @ Connecticut Sun Betting Trends: August 15, 2026
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
The home team has won each of the Liberty’s last five games.
The Liberty have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 road games.
The Sun have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 day games at Mohegan Sun Arena following a home loss.
Why the New York Liberty will win
The Sun have lost each of their last 13 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
The favorites have won each of the Liberty’s last 10 games.
The Sun have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
The favorites have covered the spread in six of the Sun’s last seven games.
Total Points Facts
Each of the Liberty’s last eight road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Sun’s last seven home day games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Connecticut Sun Player Facts
Leila Lacan ranks 4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa is one of only nine players to have made 6+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
New York Liberty Player Facts
Jonquel Jones has recorded 7+ rebounds in seven consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Breanna Stewart has recorded 1+ steals + blocks in each of her last 30 games – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.3).
The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (1.3).
The New York Liberty rank 14th for steals per game this season (6.3).
The New York Liberty rank 1st for free throw percentage this season (85.1%).
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Prediction
I’m on the under in this one. I get the case to be made for either side but right now, I don’t trust the Liberty laying a big number and I don’t trust the Sun catching anything because they have nightly potential to get blown out as we saw against Atlanta. I think whichever way this goes, we see a lack of scoring so give me the under.
