The New York Liberty will host the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. This will be the second meeting between the two teams in just over a week. Dallas won the first matchup 92-82 on July 28, handing New York one of its worst first-half performances of the season.
New York comes into the game at 18-10, leading the Eastern Conference. Dallas is 8-21 and in seventh place in the West. The Wings are 3-11 on the road and have dropped two straight games since beating New York. The Liberty snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over Connecticut on Sunday and will try to build on that momentum at home, where they’ve been one of the league’s best teams.
Liberty Preview – Ionescu Steps Up in Stewart’s Absence
The Liberty are adjusting to life without Breanna Stewart, who injured her leg on July 26. In the four games since her injury, New York went 1-3, with the only win coming on Sunday against the Connecticut Sun. Sabrina Ionescu carried the team with 36 points on 14-of-22 shooting. She also grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out four assists in that game.
Jonquel Jones added 21 points and nine rebounds. She continues to play a key role on both ends of the floor, helping with interior scoring and rebounding. Emma Meesseman scored 11 points off the bench and gives the Liberty added depth with Stewart sidelined. Natasha Cloud has taken over more ball-handling duties, though she shot just 1-of-7 in the last outing.
New York ranks seventh in scoring at 82.1 points per game. They shoot 42 percent from the field and rank fourth in free throw percentage at 80.4 percent. The Liberty are also one of the league’s best home teams with a 12-3 record at Barclays Center. They commit 14.5 turnovers per game but are averaging 20 assists, showing good ball movement even without their top player.
Wings Preview – Can Bueckers Keep Scoring?
Dallas is led by rookie Paige Bueckers, who has scored at least 20 points in three straight games. She had 22 points in the loss to Indiana, going 7-for-14 from the field. Bueckers also added four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Her scoring is one of the few bright spots for a team that has struggled on offense and defense.
In the loss to Indiana, the Wings shot just 40.6 percent from the field and only made two of 15 three-point attempts. They were also out-rebounded 44-30 and gave up 17 offensive boards. Dallas has now been held under 45 percent shooting in 19 of their 29 games. Arike Ogunbowale scored only 8 points on 1-of-6 shooting last game. She will need to bounce back if Dallas hopes to compete.
Dallas gives up over 81 points per game and allows teams to shoot 42 percent from the field. They are also last in the league in rebounding and three-point shooting. The Wings are just 5-10 at home and 3-11 on the road. They have lost eight of their last ten games and have not won back-to-back contests since June. Turnovers and poor shooting have been ongoing problems all season.
Betting Prediction
New York is a 9.5-point favorite at most sportsbooks. The total is set at 174.5. The Liberty have a strong home record, going 12-3 at Barclays Center. Even without Breanna Stewart, New York showed in their last game that they can still compete. Ionescu’s shooting and leadership give the Liberty a clear edge against a Wings team that struggles on both ends.
Dallas won the last game between these teams by jumping out to a big first-half lead. That result should help New York focus early in this one. The Wings have not shot well on the road, and their defense continues to give up points in bunches. New York should win this game by double digits. A projected score around 88-76 makes the Liberty a solid pick to cover the spread.
Pick: Liberty -9.5
