New York Liberty vs. Dallas Wings Picks and Prediction for Thursday, July 16, 2026
Use Code SSWC The New York Liberty visit the Dallas Wings on Thursday at 9:00 PM ET at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. New York owns a 13-11 record and sits fourth in the Eastern Conference after dropping three straight games, including a 93-91 loss to Toronto on Sunday. Dallas is 16-8 and fourth in the Western Conference after winning five consecutive games, capped by a 96-91 victory over Chicago on Sunday. The Wings have also won the first two meetings in the season series. Be a big winner with our free WNBA picks.
New York Liberty Looking to Snap Their Three-Game Losing Streak
The Liberty continue to rank among the league's better offensive teams, averaging 87.8 points per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Breanna Stewart leads New York with 20.4 points per game while adding 8.4 rebounds. Jonquel Jones averages 15.0 points and 9.3 rebounds, Sabrina Ionescu contributes 13.3 points and 4.3 assists, and Pauline Astier adds 9.9 points while chipping in with 3.6 assists. New York has averaged 20.5 assists per game and has several players capable of carrying the offense.
New York has also played well defensively, allowing 84.5 points per game, the fourth-lowest average in the WNBA. Opponents are shooting 43.9% from the field while averaging 18.8 assists per contest. The Liberty also average 6.3 steals and 4.0 blocks per game, helping them remain competitive despite their recent losing streak.
Injuries: Satou Sabally (Out – Concussion), Leonie Fiebich (Out – Foot).
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Dallas Wings Looking to Extend Their Winning Streak
Dallas has been one of the highest-scoring teams in the WNBA, averaging 89.5 points per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. Paige Bueckers leads the Wings with 20.7 points and 6.3 assists per game while shooting 51.6% from the floor. Jessica Shepard has averaged 15.0 points and 11.6 rebounds, while Azzi Fudd and Arike Ogunbowale each contribute 13.3 points per game. The Wings also average 22.2 assists, showing their ability to move the ball and create quality scoring chances.
The Wings have matched that production with solid defense, allowing 85.4 points per game. Opponents are shooting 46.3% from the field while averaging 20.1 assists. Dallas has forced mistakes throughout the season, averaging 7.0 steals per game while committing only 10.3 turnovers, one of the lowest averages in the league.
Injuries: Alanna Smith (Out – Lower Leg)
New York Liberty vs. Dallas Wings Pick
- Dallas Wings -1.5
Dallas has won five straight games and already owns two victories over New York this season, including an 88-77 road win on July 7. Bueckers continues to lead one of the league's top offenses, while Shepard has provided a consistent presence on the glass. The Liberty have dropped three consecutive games and will also be without Sabally and Fiebich. Dallas has played with confidence over the last two weeks, and another strong offensive performance should be enough to win and cover.
New York Liberty vs. Dallas Wings Over/Under Pick
- Over 175.5
Both teams rank among the WNBA's highest-scoring offenses, with Dallas averaging 89.5 points and New York averaging 87.8 points per game. The Wings have scored at least 88 points in each of their last five games, while the Liberty have topped 90 points twice in their last five contests despite their recent losses. With both clubs featuring multiple scoring options and the first two meetings producing plenty of points, another high-scoring matchup is a strong possibility.
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