Let's dive right into this as we analyze the Women's NBA matchup between the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty.
Now, the Dallas Wings are boasting some significant talents, with Satou Sabally's impressive average of 22.0 points per game over the last month. Adding to Sabally's performance, you have Arike Ogunbowale who isn't lagging behind either, her season stats indicating a formidable match for the Liberty.
Overlooking the New York Liberty's roster, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu look like they've been racking up the points in the previous month, averaging 23.7 points and 20.5 points per game respectively. The solid duo should keep Dallas on their toes.
However, as we all know, players are by no means a sole indication of which direction this game will go. Let's dial it back a bit. The past confrontations between these two teams have seen the Liberty with a slight upper hand, especially in the most recent occurrence where the Liberty enjoyed a comfortable 20 point win.
The Regular Season Records are telling a tale too – 24-4 for the Liberty, pretty strong compared to a somewhat lagging 6-21 by the Wings. Interesting, yes, but let's not put all our eggs in one basket. The Wings have had a few rocky performances of late, their recent win-loss narrative isn't painting the prettiest of pictures.
On the other hand, the Liberty's recent performances give the impression of a team in full stride. Match after match, they've been marking up that W-column. And let's not forget about the standings - Liberty leading the roost with the number 1 position, Wings down at 10th.
Now, considering all the decked stats, high-flyers, and recent performances, the matchup seems to be tilting favorably towards the New York Liberty.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Liberty by 14