Liberty vs Valkyries Preview, Prediction, Injuries, Lineups, Odds & Where to Watch – WNBA 2025 Regular Season (May 27)

The New York Liberty have started their season on a strong note as the reigning champions of the WNBA. The team has maintained it's core roster and will be facing the newest team on the block, the Golden State Valkyries, for the first time at home on May 27. The Valkyries are currently led by standout players such as Kayla Thornton, Temi Fagbenle, and Veronica Burton, standing 5th in the league standings with a 2-1 record. While the Valkyries might try to make a statement for themselves from this matchup, Liberty on the other hand would try flexing it's firepower against the newest expansion team of the league.

While most fans had assumed the Valkyries to initially struggle in the league, that hasn't been the case so far. The Valkyries have lost just one game so far and are going out strong against teams such as the Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics.

In this article, we will be discussing about the upcoming Liberty vs Valkyries matchup's preview, predictions, betting odds, predicted starting lineup, and injuries concerning both teams ahead of the game.

Liberty vs Valkyries Match Preview

The Liberty has been on a roll this season, seeming very serious to defend their WNBA title from last season. The most interesting facet about New York this season has been their offensive prowess. The Liberty has posted at least 90 points in it's first three games and has outscored opponents by 41 points within that span. Furthermore, the Liberty also leads the league in average points per game with 93.7.

Much of the credit for the Liberty's rejuvenated offensive prowess goes to veteran Breanna Stewart and the newest addition to the league, Natasha Cloud. Cloud has combined for 56 points in three games, coupled with Stewie's dominance, which leaves no space for any team in slowing down New York's attack.

Just because we are speaking of Liberty's offense doesn't mean they don't standout defensively either. New York has been playing quite sound defense, ranking third in defensive rating through three games played. This, of course, comes into highlight given three Liberty players: Breanna Stewart, Natasha Cloud, and Jonquel Jones, had all made the All-Defensive team last-season.

The Valkyries, on the other hand, still seem to be figuring themselves on the court. In three games played, Golden State has scored more than 80 points just one, but have maintained a physical defensive approach to keep games close. The Valkyries rank first in steals per game with 10.3. However, keeping a defensive approach against a perfect two-way team like Liberty could be quite a risky approach.

Here are all the necessary details that you need to know ahead of the Liberty vs Valkyries matchup.

Liberty vs Valkyries Injury Report

Injuries can always become a matter of concern for any team fielding their starting lineup. Sometimes, injuries force head coaches to change drawn and established plays, only to adapt with the available rosters and scenario. For the upcoming matchup on Tuesday, here are the players listed on the injury report for the Liberty and Valkyries.

Liberty Injury Report

For the New York Liberty, Nyara Sabally and Leonie Fiebich's statuses currently appear under Day-to-day status on the injury report. Fiebich is suffering from a lower leg injury which she picked during Liberty's matchup against the Fever on Saturday. Fiebich finished scoreless, playing 7 minutes on the floor.

Valkyries Injury Report

For the Golden State Valkyries, Cecilia Zandalasini was ruled out for the last game against the Sparks due to a foot injury. However, her return timelines still seems ambiguous and might be informed just hours before the tip off.

Predicted Lineups

The predicted lineups mostly comprise of the regular starting five that the team has been fielding constantly in the past few games. Expect names such as Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart for the Liberty and Kate Martin and Veronica Burton for the Valkyries to be staple for the two teams' starting lineup throughout the season. However, considering the injury reports of both teams as well, here are the predicted starting lineups for the two teams ahead of the Liberty vs Valkyries game.

Liberty Predicted Lineup

The Liberty could field the following players as their starting five for the game against the Valkyries:

Valkyries Predicted Lineup

The Valkyries could field the following players as their starting five for the game against the Liberty:

Liberty vs Valkyries Players to Watch

The Liberty vs Sky matchup will have a number of players to watch out for. As an expansion team, the Valkyries have added seasoned talents such as Kate Martin, Julie Vanloo, Veronica Burton, and Kayla Thornton, who are turning out to be standouts for the team. On the other had, the Liberty is blessed with some of the best talents of the league, including Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Natasha Cloud who have a proven record of dominance in the W. To get a better idea of this matchup, here are the key players from both teams that you need to watch out for.

Natasha Cloud (Liberty)

Natasha Cloud is the latest addition to the Liberty's championship roster. With her on the floor, the Liberty compare as a much better team than any other in the league. Cloud is averaging 18.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 7.7 assists this season and has been crucial in maintaining New York's win streak. Following a recent matchup against Chicago Sky in the regular season, Cloud became the only Liberty player to score more than 15 points and five assists in her first two games ever. Coupled with players such as Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Kennedy Burke, Cloud for the Liberty is a legit offensive threat that the Valkyries might have to deal with to grab a win.

Veronica Burton (Valkyries)

So far, Veronica Burton has been one of the standout performers for the Golden State Valkyries. Burton has been a key contributor in the team's defense, leading the team to their first ever win in the league with a career-high 5 steals. She fits well with the Valkyries' current strategy to approach every matchup with physical defense. In a certain manner, she compares much to Jrue Holiday as a guard, combining for both ends of the floor. Though the Liberty have seasoned talents to manage scoring, Veronica Burton could be a legitimate threat for New York in keeping the game to a close tie.

Where to Watch Liberty vs Valkyries

If you are wondering where to watch the Liberty vs Valkyries regular season matchup, we have got you covered. Below you will find all the details you would need to know to stream or watch the live broadcast of this upcoming game:

Liberty vs Valkyries Prediction: Who Will Win?

The Liberty seem like an easy pick to win this matchup. In their last ten-games stretch, New York amassed 7 wins and three losses, which displays their consistency so forth. Furthermore, the Liberty players have shown outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 851 points in these games' stretch and maintaining an average score of 85.1 points per game. Defensively, Liberty have conceded only 77.7 points per game, which displays their soundness and reliability on both ends of the floor. Though the Valkyries are a young team which is still figuring it out in the league, it would be quite a task to emerge out against a championship caliber team.

Prediction

The Liberty have a 56% chance of winning the matchup, with the final score line being 92-76.

Liberty vs Sky Betting Odds

The following are the betting odds for the Liberty vs Sky matchup:

Odds: Liberty by 17.5

Over/Under: 170.5

Moneyline: Liberty -1350 | Valkyries +1100