The New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky game is set to tip off at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 18, with the Liberty entering as 3.5-point favorites on the spread and returning a 1.51x payout to win, via PrizePicks.
The Liberty (22-14) wrap up a two-game road trip with a visit to Wintrust Arena in Chicago tonight. New York will look to win its third straight game and defeat the Sky for the third time this campaign.
The Sky (13-22), meanwhile, snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday and will look to build on that momentum against the Liberty. Chicago has lost both of its previous matchups against New York by just a point and will be eager to finally get over the hump in this one.
Below, we'll break down our Liberty vs. Sky prediction and picks for Tuesday's WNBA game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Liberty vs. Sky Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Tuesday, August 18
The Liberty continue their strong second-half form, winning seven of their last nine games. Despite some key absences, Chris DeMarco's squad has remained competitive and looks like a potential dark horse heading into the postseason.
New York has eight games remaining and plenty of room to move up or down in the standings given how congested the playoff picture is.
Now nine games under .500, the Sky's playoff hopes have all but evaporated. According to PlayoffStatus, Chicago has a 99% chance of missing the postseason at this stage. Despite the difficult season, the Sky have been a stubborn opponent in both prior meetings with the Liberty.
New York needed clutch defensive stops on the final possession of both games to escape with 96-95 and 95-94 victories. Chicago's standout undrafted rookie G Sydney Taylor was a key figure in both contests and could be returning from a five-game absence tonight.
Liberty G Sabrina Ionescu also had a strong showing in the most recent meeting and is questionable after missing the last game with a foot injury.
Even with Taylor's potential return, the Sky have struggled to generate enough offense to compete with the league's better teams. Chicago is averaging just over 80 PPG in its last three contests and now faces a top-seven defense in the Liberty.
Keep an eye on the injury report as tip-off approaches, but New York could still have enough to handle a struggling Sky side regardless of who suits up.
Liberty vs. Sky Spread, Over/Under – Tuesday, August 18
The Liberty enter Tuesday’s game as 3.5-point road favorites against the Sky, returning a 1.51x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
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Liberty vs. Sky Injury Report for Tuesday, August 18
Let’s dive into the full Liberty vs. Sky injury report for Tuesday, via WNBA.com.
New York Liberty Injury Report
- F Leonie Fiebich (Foot) – Out
- G Sabrina Ionescu (Foot) – Questionable
- F Satou Sabally (Head) – Out
Chicago Sky Injury Report
- G Skylar Diggins (Knee) – Out
- G Sydney Taylor (Groin) – Questionable
Liberty vs. Sky Prediction on Over/Under – 8/18/2026
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Liberty vs. Sky prediction on the Over/Under for Tuesday, August 18.
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- These teams have comfortably gone over the point total in both of their meetings, averaging 190.0 combined PPG.
- The Liberty have been the second-best over team in the league, with 61.1% of their games surpassing the total. The Sky are just behind them at 60.0%.
- New York ranks in the top four in offensive efficiency at 1.082. The Sky rank toward the bottom overall but have been considerably stronger at home, averaging a 1.061 mark at Wintrust Arena.
- The Liberty lead the league with 92.9 PPG on the road this season. The Sky rank fourth in home scoring, averaging 91.5 PPG at Wintrust Arena.
- The Sky allow over 90 PPG to opponents at home, while the Liberty cede more than 92 PPG on the road. Both teams' games average 180+ points in those respective settings.
Liberty vs. Sky Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 8/18/26
Here are the top Liberty vs. Sky picks to target on Tuesday, August 18. Today’s WNBA picks for PrizePicks include Breanna Stewart and Kamilla Cardoso.
Liberty F Breanna Stewart vs. Sky: 21.5 Points
- Despite several rotation players missing from the lineup, Stewart has seen her production dip over the last few games, averaging just 13.75 PPG across her last four appearances.
- Her 20.7 PPG ranks fifth in the league this season, but she's averaging 18.5 in the two contests against the Sky.
- The WNBA legend is shooting just 39.2% from the field over her last five games, having connected at worse than 40% in four straight outings, including a season-low 25% in Saturday's win.
- Stewart performed well in games without Ionescu earlier in the season but struggled with the added defensive attention in the most recent outing. She's averaging 20.9 PPG in 12 games without Ionescu.
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Sky C Kamilla Cardoso vs. Liberty: 23.5 Pts + Rebs
- Cardoso has taken another offensive step forward in her third WNBA season, averaging a career-high 23.5 combined points and rebounds.
- She enters tonight having scored 20+ points in back-to-back games and has stepped up in the absence of teammates, averaging 17.2 PPG over her last five.
- The 6'7" center is averaging 8.71 rebounds per game and has recorded two double-doubles in her last five contests, pulling down 9.4 boards per game in that stretch.
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The Liberty will look to keep their momentum going with a deep postseason run firmly in their sights. The Sky, meanwhile, cling to an almost non-existent playoff chance and may have one eye on the future with nine games remaining.
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