New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky Picks and Prediction for Thursday, September 11, 2025
The New York Liberty (26-17), the fifth-placed team in the WNBA, are set to face off against the Chicago Sky (10-33), the WNBA’s 12th-ranked team, on September 11th at 8:00 PM ET at Wintrust Arena in WNBA Eastern Conference action as we look at the Liberty vs. Sky prediction. The Liberty are on a two-game winning streak as they are coming off a 78-72 home win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday against the Washington Mystics while the Sky are on a three-game losing streak and are coming off a 92-61 road loss on Tuesday against the Las Vegas Aces. This is the fourth and final game against one another as the Liberty are 2-1 so far. Fast, focused, useful: WNBA predictions for New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky.
Liberty Heating Up Ahead of Playoffs
The New York Liberty are looking to continue their hot stretch as they close out the season soon. They are coming off a win at home over the Washington Mystics 75-66 and the team was able to win the rebounding battle 36-29.
On offense, New York manages to score an average of 84.2 points per game this season. Shooting accuracy stands at 45.2% from the field and 35.5% from the 3-point line, with a free-throw percentage of 83.6%. The offense has been going through guard Sabrina Ionescu as she is averaging 18.8 points and 5.4 assists per game thus far.
Defensively, the Liberty have been holding their own thus far, allowing 80.2 points per game with opponents shooting 42.2% from the field and 31.2% from beyond the arc.
Injury Report for New York
- Center Raquel Carrera: Personal (OUT)
- Guard Ivana Dojkic: Not Injury Related (OUT)
- Guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton: Knee (OUT)
- Forward Seehia Ridard: Personal (OUT)
- Forward Annika Soltau: Not Injury Related (OUT)
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Sky Looking Towards 2026
The Chicago Sky are looking towards the future as they are one game up on the Dallas Wings for the worst record in the sport. The team is coming off a 92-61 road loss against the Las Vegas Aces and the defense allowed 54.8% from the floor and 51.7% from beyond the arc throughout the game.
Offensively, the Sky are averaging 75.6 points per game. The efficiency is notable, with a field goal percentage of 42.3 and a 3-point percentage of 32.6. At the free-throw line, they have to show some improvement as they have a 76.2% success rate while doing an excellent job with their rebounds per game sitting at 35.7. This offensive depth is going to be led by young cetner Kamilla Cardoso as she is averaging 13.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
Defensively, Chicago has been struggling as they are conceding 85.7 points per game. Opponents have shot at a respectable level against them, with a field goal percentage allowed of 45.1% and a 3-point percentage that is allowing the opposition to connect on 36.6%.
Injury Report for Chicago
- Center Elizabeth Williams: Calf (Questionable)
- Guard Ariel Atkins: Back (OUT)
- Forward Angel Reese: Back (OUT)
- Forward Ajsa Sivka: Not Injury Related (OUT)
- Guard Hailey Van Lith: Ankle (OUT)
- Guard Courtney Vandersloot: Knee (OUT)
New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky Pick
Spread Pick for New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky
- New York Liberty -9.5 (5 units)
The net ratings for these teams show a significant difference as New York is third in the sport with a 5.2 net rating while Chicago is 13th with a -13.0 net rating thus far. The ability to defend the perimeter shows a massive difference as well with the Liberty being best in basketball with a 31.2 opposing 3-point percentage, while the Sky are 12th with a 36.6 3-point percentage against. All in all, go with the New York Liberty to cover the spread on the road.
Over/Under Pick for New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky
- Under 159.5 (4 units)
These teams are not doing too well taking advantage of mistakes as New York is seventh with 15.3 points off turnovers per game while Chicago is dead last with just 10.9 points per game off turnovers up to this point. Both sides also struggle to even get shots off as they are turning the basketball over with regularity. The Liberty are seventh in the WNBA with a 17.4 turnover rate while the Sky are last with a 21.8 turnover percentage. Go with under 159.5 total points to be scored here.
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