Published Jul 11, 2:03am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jul 11, 2:03am ET
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One of Sunday's WNBA matchups features the Toronto Tempo hosting the New York Liberty. Which team has the edge in our Tempo vs Liberty pick?
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| Toronto Tempo | +6.5 (-110) |
| New York Liberty | -6.5 (-110) |
Following a blowout win over the Los Angeles Sparks, Toronto has dropped each of its last four games, including a 108-95 loss to the Dallas Wings. Toronto clung to a one‑point lead at the end of the third quarter, but Dallas answered decisively. The Wings responded with a 24–10 burst, flipping control of the game and ultimately carrying them to the finish.
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Marina Mabrey led the offense with 34 points on 10-of-18 shooting and 6-for-9 from downtown. Laura Juskaite scored 25 points, while Isabelle Harrison finished with 18 points and eight rebounds, rounding out the team's top three scorers in the loss.
After a double-digit win over the Aces, New York has dropped three of its last four. This stretch includes an 88-77 loss to the Dallas Wings on Jul. 7.
New York led by two after the opening quarter, before the Wings used a 29-11 surge in the second to pull ahead by 16 going into the break. The Liberty got within nine late in the fourth quarter. But a back-breaking 3-pointer from Paige Bueckers pushed the lead back to 12, allowing Dallas to hold on for the win.
Breanna Stewart delivered a 29-point performance, adding nine rebounds and four assists. Jonquel Jones posted a 17-point, 12-rebound double-double to solidify New York's interior production.
Early lines have Toronto listed as a 6.5-point underdog. Here's what you need to know for both teams ahead of this duel.
The Tempo are 3-2 across their last five outings. Meanwhile, New York is slightly less reliable on the road, having won two of its previous five away games. Even so, the Liberty profile as a top-10 squad at both ends of the court, tilting this conference showdown in their favor.
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New York Liberty
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