New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky Picks and Prediction for Thursday September 11 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/11/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The New York Liberty will be on the road Thursday night with a game in Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL, at 8:00 PM against the Chicago Sky. New York is one of the better teams in the league, currently 3.5 games back of first place in the Eastern Conference, having won three of the last five overall. The Chicago Sky limp into Thursday, returning home 23 games below point .500 after losing 4 of the last five, including three in a row. Stay in the action with our WNBA Picks.

Liberty Analysis

The New York Liberty come into this game having a good year, running hot, riding a recent winning streak. Offensively, New York has averaged 84.2 points on 45.2% from the floor this season overall. Defensively, New York has been top-tier, holding opponents to 80.2 points per game, but has allowed 68.33 points per game over their last three victories.

Sky Analysis

The Chicago Sky continues their turmoil on Thursday as one of the worst teams in basketball. Chicago has just ten wins through 43 games played and is riding their previously mentioned losing streak. Offensively, Chicago averages 75.6 points on 42.3% shooting from the floor, but they have averaged just 68.25 points per game over their last four losses. Defensively, Chicago has allowed 85.7 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 89.6 points per game during their three-game losing streak.

Standout Players and Key Injuries

Sabrina Ionescu is the offensive leader for New York this season, averaging a team-high 18.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Breanna Stewart has also been vital this season for New York, averaging 18.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, but has played in just 30 games total. Angel Reese has played well for Chicago this season, averaging 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds, but has played just 30 times. Camila Cardoso averages 13.4 points to go along with 8.6 rebounds per game. Ariel Atkins is third on the roster, averaging 13.3 points, and leads the team with 3.6 assists this season.

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Liberty vs Sky Prediction Reasoning

New York is the far better team in this matchup and will continue their winning ways on Thursday. New York is hunting the top seed in the Eastern Conference and must continue to pick up wins. Take the Liberty to control this game against a shorthanded, lackluster Chicago team Thursday night. Take the Liberty to do enough to get the win and cover on the road.