Liberty vs Sky Preview, Prediction, Injuries, Lineups, Odds & Where to Watch – WNBA 2025 Commissioner's Cup (June 10)

The New York Liberty is ready to host the Chicago Sky for another 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup against the bottom-ranked Chicago Sky. The Liberty team has not lost a single game since the commencement of the 2025 WNBA regular season. So far, they are the best candidate to represent the Eastern Conference for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final. Moreover, since this is a home game, they seem to be at an advantage as well. Their offense is clicking at over 85 points per game due to elite performances from stars like Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones.

However, tides have shifted for the Chicago Sky, who seemed to be in good flow during the last three games. They even secured victory in two of those games. But Courtney Vandersloot's right ACL tear in the previous game against the Indiana Fever has changed the equation for them. They have to again find a suitable candidate for the starting lineup that not only replaces but also performs as well as the team. If they can put up a fight there, they have a chance to claim their lost glory. So without any further ado, let's get to know more about the Liberty vs Sky prediction, preview, lineup, and injury details.

Liberty vs Sky Match Preview

The New York Liberty will host the Chicago Sky on Tuesday, June 10, at 8:00 PM ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This game is part of the WNBA’s Commissioner’s Cup. Right now, Sky has only played one Commissioner's Cup tournament game against the Indiana Fever and lost it by a 27-point margin(52-79). Meanwhile, the Liberty has played two tournament games so far and won both of them.

Their first one was against the bottom of the barrel, the Connecticut Sun. It was an easy victory for the reigning champions, after which they faced the young guns of the Washington Mystics. Despite their winning momentum, Liberty won the game by 11 points(86-78). So far, Liberty has won all eight games they have played. On the other hand, the Sky have won only two of their seven matchups so far.

Overall, the Liberty vs Sky match preview states that the Chicago Sky will enter the upcoming game with a 28.6% winning record based on their current season performances. Therefore, the Liberty with a 100% winning record holds more relevance. Here are the match details of the Liberty vs Sky on June 10, along with the venue:

Liberty vs Sky Injury Report

In Liberty's previous game against the Washington Mystics, center Jonquel Jones played only six minutes. Later, it was reported that she had issues with her ankle. Due to the pain of the injury, she could not participate in the practice as per ESPN on Sunday for the upcoming game. But she can play in the upcoming game. Also a bench player for the team, Nyara Sabally might make her return in the Tuesday night game against the Sky since she was present in the Sunday practice game. But the Chicago Sky lost a key piece of their team in the last game for the rest of the season. Let's get to know more about the injury reports from both the teams.

Liberty Injury Report

Considering that Nyara Sabally and Jonquel Jones might return for the June 10 evening game, the Liberty injury report can be flagged as nil due to confirmed injuries for the game. Therefore, the Liberty flaunts a clean bill of health for the June 10 game.

Sky Injury Report

• Courtney Vandersloot (PG, out): Courtney Vandersloot recently suffered a torn ACL, due to which she will miss the remainder of the 2025 season. As the Sky's primary ball-handler and veteran leader, her absence creates a void in the starting lineup. It will be a strong contender who can take on Vandersloot's duties.

• Moriah Jefferson is set to return for the June 10 game since she missed many games due to her leg injury.

Predicted Lineups

After assessing the injury reports and the previous starting lineups, New York Liberty and Chicago Sky might come up with following starting five to cope with each other.

Liberty Predicted Lineup

The Liberty is expected to trust in their traditional starting five without any change. Jonquel seems questionable but still the Liberty predicted lineup might look like the following on Tuesday night:

Sky Predicted Lineup

The Chicago Sky have faced a setback after the season-ending injury of Courtney Vandersloot. Therefore, it is better suited for them to replace Courtney with Hailey Van Lith since she did the same in the last game. So the Sky predicted lineup can be curated as follows:

Liberty vs Sky Players to Watch

Although the key performers from the New York Liberty and the Chicago Sky are prone to injury, there is no impact on the star performers of both teams. When Jonquel just went off the court after 6 minutes, it was Breanna Stewart who took the charge. So the Sky has to watch out for her. Moreover, not only does Angel Reese have to get in sync with a new starting five, but she also has to play like an MVP for her team. Here is a more detailed overview of the players to watch out for during the Liberty vs Sky showdown.

Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty)

In the absence of reigning WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart performed her best against the Washington Mystics. She tallied 26 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block, filling in Jones' boots. She is the reigning MVP candidate who has averaged near double-double numbers every night. In the eight games that she has played this year, Stewart dished out 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.

As a 6'4" forward, she is an elite member of the league. Last season in 2024, Breanna averaged 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists throughout the season. Notably, this year her field goal percentage is 53.3% so far, which is the highest she has ever recorded in her nine-year career.

Angel Reese (Chicago Sky)

Despite the last loss against the Fever, Angel Reese was a most dreadful contender. She could only score 4 points but grabbed 12 rebounds to stop the Fever's offense from scoring. However, it was a lone attack and could not succeed. Even in the game before that against the Wings, she tallied 14 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals.

In the 2025 regular season, she has played six games with the Sky. During those games, Reese averaged 10 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. As a first-round seventh pick in the 2024 Draft, Reese is on a roll on an individual level. Last season, she dished out 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.

Where to Watch Liberty vs Sky

The US Fans can watch the Liberty vs Sky live on WNBA League Pass with a 7-day free trial. After that, you have to pay a subscription fee, or you can watch the game after it is concluded for free on the same platform. However, it is only available for the fans who can watch the game while streaming. Reportedly, US fans can also watch it on ESPN since the network will cover the match live, as per reports.

If you belong to any other region, you can also use the VPN services, but make sure that it is not illegal as per the laws in your nation.

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Liberty vs Sky Prediction

The New York Liberty is the strongest team in the Eastern Conference and unbeatable. Moreover, the Sky will be playing on the opponent's home turf. This season, the Liberty have played four home games and they have not lost even a single one. They have an elite starting five who can wrap up the game alone with Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu in their camp.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky in their full might can be at a loss against such a squad as the Liberty. However, to make matters worse, they are no short of a veteran player like Courtney Vandersloot on their side for the rest of the season. It is not just about the upcoming game, but how they'll navigate through this season with such elite names and a bad record. Angel Reese cannot burden the whole team on her own.

An all-around player like Courtney was averaging 10.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists this season so far. It was much better than her 6.4 points per game from the last season. So it will cost the Sky dearly. Therefore, the defeat seems inevitable for the Sky on the numbers and paper. But miracles do exist, and if they do, it is Sky's chance to prove it during the Tuesday night game.

Since the Liberty is a high-scoring side, the total for them might soar over 90 points and restrict the Sky to more than 10 10-point margin. Here is our prediction for the Liberty vs Sky matchup.

Prediction:

New York Liberty to win by 19 points

Liberty 94 – 75 Sky

Liberty vs Sky Betting Odds

• Point Spread: Liberty –19.5

• Over/Under: 167.5 points

• Moneyline: Liberty –105| Sky +90

The betting odds clearly show the difference between the two teams. Apparently, the bettors are expecting a double-digit win for New York with a spread above 15 points. The Over/Under line at 167.5 implies that it is going to be a high-scoring affair if the Sky don't perform on the front court as a team. Considering Liberty’s offensive firepower and the Sky’s weakened lineup, it is a smart choice to be with the New York Liberty team.