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August 18, 2026 β’ Wintrust Arena, Chicago
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: New York Liberty (22-15) meets Chicago Sky (14-22) at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.
New York Liberty
Visiting Side
Record
22-15
Chicago Sky
Home Side
Record
14-22
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEW
|
24 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 86 |
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CHI
|
24 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 93 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
59%
New York Liberty
VS
41%
Chicago Sky
Projected Score
NEW 90
-
CHI 88
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- New York Liberty boasts a superior average point differential.
- New York Liberty operates with higher offensive efficiency.
New York Liberty
STAT
Chicago Sky
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Chicago Sky plays on familiar turf at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New York Liberty Could Win
New York Liberty generates 93.0 points per game while shooting 46.3%.
Why Chicago Sky Could Win
Chicago Sky produces 90.2 points per game on 44.3% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if New York Liberty's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Wintrust Arena, Chicago
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
7,099
Closing Odds
Line: NY -4.5 | O/U: 180.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Natasha Cloud
35
Team Assists
Natasha Cloud
6
Team Points
Breanna Stewart
22
Team Assists
Sabrina Ionescu
12
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New York Liberty (46.9%)
Chicago Sky (53.1%)
Total Submissions: 48 circles
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