The New York Liberty will look for a seventh win in their last eight games when they travel to Wintrust Arena to face the Chicago Sky tonight.
New York is 0-4 against the spread in its last four matchups with the Sky, but my Liberty vs. Sky predictions expect that to change tonight,
Read on in my free WNBA picks to see why I expect New York’s dynamic interior tandem of Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones to lead the Liberty to victory and a cover on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Liberty vs Sky prediction
Liberty vs Sky best bet: Liberty -4.5 (-110)
The New York Liberty own the league's worst against-the-spread record on the road (3-15), but their recent play gives them an edge to cover as modest favorites.
Despite Breanna Stewart’s worst stretch of the season, the Liberty rank third in points per game across their last five, showcasing the team’s depth and variety of scoring methods.
With Sydney Taylor banged up, the Chicago Sky have leaned heavily on Kamilla Cardoso on both ends of the floor. New York’s interior defense ranks in the Top 5 in opponent rebounds and PITP, and it can limit Cardoso, leading to a N.Y. cover.
Play to -6.5.
COVERS INTEL: Over their last eight games, the Liberty rank fourth in offensive rating (116.1), seventh in defensive rating (108.2), and third in net rating (7.9).
Liberty vs Sky same-game parlay
Chicago owns a 106.2 offensive rating with Taylor and a 101.6 without her, and the team’s scoring dips from 88.7 to 82.9 when she’s out. New York’s interior defense is excellent, and I expect Chicago to struggle scoring with Taylor out or limited.
Stewie has averaged 13.8 ppg across her last four while shooting 35.7%. Over her first 31 games, she averaged 21.6 on 47.6% shooting. Chicago ranks 10th in defensive rating over its last five, and Stewart will break out of her slump with a big effort.
Liberty vs Sky SGP
- Liberty -4.5
- Under 178.5
- Breanna Stewart Over 22.5 points
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- Best bet: 27-31, -6.29 units
- SGP: 7-51, -15 units
- Player prop: 15-17, -4.23 units
Liberty vs Sky player prop pick
Jonquel Jones double-double (-110)
Jonquel Jones is tied for fourth in the WNBA with 15 double-doubles. She’s recorded one in three straight games and four of her last five, including two straight on the road.
The Sky have allowed the most rebounds (36.9) and sport the second-lowest rebound percentage (47.7), setting Jones up nicely to have a productive night on the glass. She’s scored 10+ in 30 of 35 games, giving her a reliable scoring floor.
Liberty vs Sky odds
- Spread: Liberty -4.5 (-110) | Sky +4.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Liberty -180 | Sky +150
- Over/Under: Over 180.5 (-112) | Under 180.5 (-108)
Liberty vs Sky trend
The Liberty and Sky are both 0-3 ATS across their last three games. Find more WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Liberty vs Sky
| Location | Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9 p.m. ET |
| TV | WWOR, WCIU |
Liberty vs Sky latest injuries
Liberty: Sabrina Ionescu G (Questionable), Satou Sabally F (Out), Leonie Fiebich F (Out).
Sky: Sydney Taylor G (Questionable), Skylar Diggins G (Out), Rickea Jackson F (Out).
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