On Sunday 30 August 2026, New York Liberty play Chicago Sky in the WNBA. Our model likes 4 bets here. The one it likes most is Under 178.5 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Under 178.5 Total Points (-110)

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For this game, we're looking for a total score under 178.5 points between the New York Liberty and the Chicago Sky. The Liberty have been strong lately, winning by an average of almost 9 points in their last 12 games. However, both teams have shown they can struggle to score high totals, and our numbers expect a combined score closer to 169 points. The Liberty do a decent job of forcing turnovers, but they also give up a lot of rebounds, which can slow the game down. The Sky have been coming in a bit flat, averaging 4 points behind in their recent games. With both teams having some weaknesses, it's reasonable to think they might not reach that higher total tonight. The biggest risk is just how close these teams have been in recent matchups. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Jonquel Jones Under 17.5 Points and Assists (-110)

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Jonquel Jones has been pretty up and down lately, with her points and assists going from as low as 7 to as high as 36 over the last ten games. The New York Liberty are on a roll, winning 7 of their last 10, but they do allow opponents to take a fair amount of shots from long range. This could mean fewer chances for Jonquel to rack up points and assists. The Chicago Sky have won 5 of their last 10 games, but they also give up a lot of rebounds, which might take away from Jonquel's opportunities. With her inconsistent performance and the way both teams play, betting on her to score under 17.5 points and assists seems like a solid pick. Just remember, it's always a bit of a gamble, and her performance can swing either way. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Sydney Taylor Under 12.5 Points (-110)

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Sydney Taylor has shown some ups and downs in her scoring lately, with her points ranging from 2 to 8 in the last 10 games. The New York Liberty have been on a strong run, winning 7 of their last 10, but they also share the court with the Chicago Sky, who have allowed fewer three-point attempts against them. This matchup could mean Sydney may not get the chances she needs to score more than 12.5 points. One concrete risk is that both teams give up similar amounts of rebounds, which might limit scoring opportunities. With Taylor's scoring being so inconsistent, it makes sense to consider the under here. The odds look good, but remember, nothing is guaranteed in sports! It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Azura Stevens Under 18.5 Points and Rebounds (-111)

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New York Liberty have been on a roll lately, winning 7 of their last 10 games. They play at home in Barclays Center, which can give them a boost. Meanwhile, Chicago Sky is a bit behind, winning only 5 of their last 10. Azura Stevens has been inconsistent with her scoring and rebounding, making it tricky to predict her performance. The Liberty's defense is solid, especially against three-point shots, which could limit Stevens' opportunities to rack up points. Plus, both teams allow a similar number of rebounds, but Stevens has struggled to make a significant impact lately. This matchup feels close, so while the numbers point to a strong chance of Stevens going under 18.5 combined points and rebounds, it's important to keep in mind that she could surprise us. It was priced at -111 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.00 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads New York Liberty v Chicago Sky. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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