Dallas Wings will once again play host to New York Liberty at College Park Center.
Dallas Wings and New York Liberty are the two teams with different performance histories in this season’s WNBA. For New York Liberty making it into the playoffs may be a distant dream now as the 5th in the Eastern Conference points table which is just one position ahead of the bottom-placed Indiana Fever.
Dallas Wings on the other hand has been able to impress with its performance lately and with 17 wins and 16 defeats, they are 3rd in the Western Conference points table. This season, the two teams, NY Liberty and Dallas Wings have played two head-to-head games and in both the games Wings defeated the Liberty.
For New York Liberty, a win is a must as they are coming off a defeat in their last game against Dallas Wings while the Wings are on a roll and have won their last 5 games. Dallas Wings will be looking to continue their winning streak even in tonight’s game.
Dallas Wings vs New York Liberty: Odds
| Platform | Wings | Liberty | Predicted Winner |
| FiveThirtyEight | 72% | 28% | Wings |
Dallas Wings vs New York Liberty: Recent Form
The Dallas Wings have done a good job in the Western Conference and are highly elated as they managed to sneak into the top 3. The Wings will have to maintain this position as this will book them a spot in the playoffs. Despite being superior to the Liberty, the Wings must string a couple of victories to steer clear of the Phoenix side.
They got a much-needed victory against Fever in their last outing which might just be the impetus they were searching for in the remaining part of the regular season.
New York Liberty has not been lucky enough to be on the right side of the results, as they are battling with a dream for the prestigious playoff berth. They are currently sitting in the fourth position, closing the gap to Mystics.
They have a home record of 8-9 and an away record of 5-10 which needs rapid improvement for them to play post-season games. They have managed to win only 4 of their last 10 games and overall they have 13 wins and 19 defeats this season.
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Dallas Wings vs New York Liberty: Head to head
Dallas Wings and New York Liberty have played 34 head-to-head games as of now excluding the preseason games. Of 34 head-to-head games, Dallas Wings have managed to win 16 games while New York Liberty defeated Wings 18 times.
In the last 5 games between the two teams, Dallas Wings have 4 wins and New York Liberty has 1. The last game between the two teams was won by the Dallas Wings.
Nevertheless, they are always a fun couple of teams to watch.
Dallas Wings vs New York Liberty: Best Picks
Arike Ogunbowale
This WNBA “Rookie” got drafted by the Wings in 2019. Since then, she has become the WNBA All-Star MVP, has appeared twice in the All-Star team and the WNBA Scoring Champion. She is a gifted point guard with a deep 3-pt range and commendable playmaking capabilities.
Boasting 19.9 points per game, 3.4 assists and 2.9 rebounds this season, she might just be on her way to be the most valuable player.
Sabrina Ionescu
Sabrina Ionescu is the Liberty’s lead scorer this season. She excels at three-point shooting and is very proficient in slashing through the defense to bank in a floater with a little finger-roll. Her speed and athleticism helps her get around the court fast enough to put a pause to defensive plays and turn them into offense.
This season, Ionescu has averaged 17.2 points, 6.2 assists and 7.2 rebounds this season. She seems to be on the way to become this season’s MVP with these stats.
Betnijah Laney
The 2021 All-Star Betnijah Laney is definitely one of the top picks for Sunday’s matchup. She excels at shooting, be it from beyond the arc or under the rim. Displaying extreme athleticism, she can weave through the defense with her layups and deploy a step-back-3 pt shot whenever required.
Dallas Wings vs New York Liberty: Possible Lineup
New York Liberty: Point Guard – Sabrina Ionescu, Shooting Guard – Sami Whitecomb, Small Forward – Betnijah Laney, Power Forward – Natasha Howard, Center – Stefanie Dolson
Dallas Wings: Power Forward – Satou Sabally, Shooting Guard – Arike Ogunbowale, Shooting Guard – Allisha Gray, Shooting Guard – Marina Mabrey, Center – Teaira McCowan
Dallas Wings vs New York Liberty: Prediction
New York Liberty and Dallas Wings will come face-to-face once again this season at College Park Center. Dallas Wings will be playing host to New York Liberty who are having a hard time this season. As a host, Dallas Wings will have home advantage and they will be starting as favorites.
The overall head-to-head stats have New York Liberty marginally ahead of Dallas Wings. However, the recent form of Dallas Wings has been better than that of New York Liberty. Considering the home advantage, as well as the recent form of both the teams, the Dallas Wings will have an edge in tonight’s game.
The prediction and betting platforms also predict a win for the home side, Dallas Wings.
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