New York Liberty at Chicago Sky 5/11/22 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 05/11/2022 at 10:09 AM ET

New York Liberty at Chicago Sky 5/11/22 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL will host the New York liberty as they match up with the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night. New York comes into their second game of the season 1-0 thus far following a two point win over Connecticut on opening night. Offensively New York was mediocre in their first game of the season making 47.5% of their shots and 40% from beyond the arc to score 81 points in the game including 43 in the second half.

Sabrina Ionescu led the way for the Chicago offense posting a team high 25 points on 10 of 18 shooting in 35 minutes on the floor Natasha Howard chipped in a second best 16 points and Sami Whitcomb added 15 points and five rebounds as well.

The Chicago Sky will play their second consecutive home game of the season on Tuesday night following a seven point loss to Los Angeles to start the year. Defensively Chicago struggled against Los Angeles allowing the sparks to score 98 points including ten in the overtime period on 49.2% shooting.

Dana Evans led all scorers for Chicago with 24 points on 9 of 17 shooting in 35 minutes on the floor. Candace Parker added 21,6,6 and Azura Stevens chipped in 13 points and six rebounds for Chicago.

Chicago will come into this game locked in and focused looking for their first win of the year. Look for the size of the Sky to be the difference in this game of Chicago will control things from the opening tip. Take Chicago Wednesday night to get their first victory of the season over New York. Final Score Prediction, Chicago wins and 89-81.