Liberty Go for Nine Straight Wins While in Phoenix
Liberty vs Mercury Betting Odds Have Visitors Favored
- Liberty vs Mercury betting odds are here and the New York Liberty -6 favorites on the road against the Phoenix Mercury.
- The Liberty are -230 to win the game and the Mercury are +190 underdogs. The total is set at 169.5.
The Liberty are currently the number two seed in the Eastern Conference at 12-2, they are a half-game behind the Connecticut Sun for first seed in East and overall league standings.
The Liberty are led by Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones. Stewart is leading the team in points, rebounds, and steals, averaging 18.6 points per game, 9.6 rebounds (sixth among WNBA players), and 1.9 steals (fourth in the league.).
Ionescu is leading the team in assists with 5.9 per game, and chipping in 17.6 points per game as well. Jones is scoring 16.8 points per game and is top ten in the league in rebounds at 8.7 per game. Jones also leads the team in blocks with 1.5 per game.
The Mercury are 7-7 on the season and are currently the fourth seed in the Western Conference. They are sixth in the league standings. The Mercury were without star Britney Griner for the first ten games of the season, but she is back and has scored 24 or more points over the last three games.
The Mercury are led in scoring by Kahleah Copper, averaging 24 points per game (third in the league). Second in scoring (minimum five games played) is veteran leader Diana Taurasi, putting up 16.7 points.
Natasha Mack leads the team in rebounds with 6.1 per game and Natasha Cloud leads the team in assists with 7.5 per game (she is the second league leader in assists).
With our Liberty vs Mercury betting lines, we look at these teams’ past WNBA schedules and see what are some possible best bets to make for Tuesday’s game.
🏀 New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury 🏀
Records: New York Liberty (12-2), Phoenix Mercury (7-7)
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Location: Footprint Center Phoenix, AZ
Streaming: Arizona’s Family 3TV, Arizona’s Family Sports, CBS Sports
May’s Close Game
The last time these teams played it was a thrilling back-and-forth contest. New York’s Jonquel Jones rose to the occasion in the final quarter.
Accounting for half of her 20 points in the closing minutes, Jones spearheaded a crucial 9-0 run that propelled the Liberty to an 81-78 victory over Phoenix. Despite trailing late, New York never faltered, with clutch free throws by Jones sealing the deal.
Sabrina Ionescu led the way for the Liberty with a well-rounded performance (22 points, nine assists, six rebounds), while Natasha Cloud (21 points) and Kahleah Copper (20 points, nine rebounds) paced the Mercury’s offense.
Liberty and Mercury Trends
The Liberty are coming off a huge win against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, 90-82. Jones had her third game in a row scoring 20 or more points, with a huge 34-point, eight-rebound performance.
- Ionescu had a double-double with 15 points and 12 assists and Breanna Stewart had a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The Mercury’s last game was also a solid win. They defeated the Seattle Storm 87-78. Copper had a big game with 30 points and six rebounds, and Brittney Griner continued her strong play since her return with 28 points and nine rebounds.
- The Liberty are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games, and 6-1 straight up in their last seven road games.
The Mercury are also 5-1 ATS in their last six games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games.
What Are the Odds?
The Liberty vs Mercury betting odds are here and the New York Liberty -6 favorites on the road against the Phoenix Mercury.
- The Liberty are -30 to win the game, and the Mercury are +190 underdogs.
The total is set at 168.0. The Mercury at +6 is a bet worth looking at as they have played well since the return of Griner, their only loss being a four-point defeat to the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.
The New York Liberty are currently the favorites to win both the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup at -170 as well as the WNBA playoff bracket at +160 to win the championship.
They have won eight straight games and are showing no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Injuries to track:
- New York Liberty: Courtney Vandersloot G Is downgraded to doubtful Tuesday vs Phoenix Mercury, Personal
Nyara Sabally F Is downgraded to OUT Tuesday vs Phoenix Mercury, Back - Phoenix Mercury: None
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