The defending champs open as a 16.5-point favorite in this matchup. And despite the large spread, here are some trends that suggest why backing the Aces is the appropriate choice.
The New York Liberty are one of the hottest teams in the WNBA right now. They are one of just two teams that have posted nine wins in their last 10 contests…
Winning a championship takes great coaching, an immense amount of talent, and some luck. Georgia certainly has the first two, so the only question is whether or not UGA catches enough breaks to secure another championship.
On paper, it appears that the Sun are the better team. Although they are six games ahead of the Wings in the standings, Dallas is tied for the fourth-best record in the league. Simply put, this may not be the cakewalk that many of us would come to expect.
Based on their records, neither team can be categorized as a championship-caliber squad. At the same token, this contest means a lot to both ball clubs. The Dream are tied with the Dallas Wings for the fourth spot, while the Sparks trail the Chicago Sky by one game for the final playoff berth.
Look for Buday to either get a late stoppage or win this fight dominantly on the scorecards…
As fun a story as Colombia is, it likely doesn’t have enough left for England after lasting this long. The Lionesses’ defense is legit, and Las Cafeteras don’t have enough bodies to pick it apart this late in the tournament.
This match offers a contrast of situations, with Australia vs France Women being a straight up battle of health vs. host.
McGhee is fighting J.P. Buys in the featured event on the prelims. Buys is a phenomenal matchup for the 33-year-old McGhee.