Liberty Defeat Sun 89-80 in Competitive Matchup
Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Mohegan Sun Arena
New York Liberty 89, Connecticut Sun 80, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won New York Liberty vs Connecticut Sun?
New York Liberty beat Connecticut Sun 89-80 at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 8, 2026.
Who was favored in New York Liberty vs Connecticut Sun?
New York Liberty were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested game, the New York Liberty triumphed over the Connecticut Sun with a final score of 89-80 at Mohegan Sun Arena. This victory extends New York's dominance over Connecticut, as they have now won all three meetings this season, improving their series record against the Sun to 3-0. The Liberty's recent form has been impressive, as they entered the game on a four-game winning streak, while the Sun have struggled, losing their last two games.
The Connecticut Sun, with a home record of 2-11, faced significant challenges, particularly with injuries affecting their roster. Key players Rayah Marshall, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Brittney Griner, Kennedy Burke, and Leila Lacan were all sidelined, which heavily impacted the team's performance. In contrast, the New York Liberty, boasting an away record of 8-4, were missing Satou Sabally due to a concussion but still managed to secure the win.
In terms of scoring, the Sun averaged 75.4 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing an average of 86.2 points. Their recent games included losses against the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream, with scores of 80-85 and 75-91, respectively. The Sun's performance at home has not been much better, as they recorded a 1-2 record in their last three home games. Their last five games saw them averaging 74.0 points while allowing 85.0 points, indicating defensive struggles.
On the other hand, the Liberty have been scoring at a higher rate, averaging 85.3 points in their last ten games, while allowing 83.1 points. Their recent victories included a win against the Indiana Fever, where they scored 83-75, and a solid performance against the Toronto Tempo, winning 97-82. In their last five games, the Liberty averaged 82.6 points while allowing 76.0 points, showcasing a more balanced approach on both ends of the court.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Liberty significantly, with a spread of 12.5 points. The total for the game was set at 162.5 points, with odds of -115.0 for the over and -105.0 for the under. The moneyline reflected the disparity in team performance, with the Sun at +575 and the Liberty at -850.
Throughout the game, the Liberty maintained a steady lead, with key scoring plays in the fourth quarter solidifying their victory. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton contributed crucial free throws, while Breanna Stewart made significant shots that pushed the Liberty ahead. The Sun attempted to rally back, with Aaliyah Edwards and Saniya Rivers making important baskets, but ultimately fell short.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the stark contrast in form between the two teams, with the Liberty continuing to assert their dominance in the series and the Sun struggling to find consistency amid a challenging season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NY -12.5 | 162.5 o -115 / u -105 | New York Liberty -850 · Connecticut Sun +575 |
Injury report
- Rayah MarshallOutCoach's DecisionConnecticut Sun
- Olivia Nelson-OdodaOutKneeConnecticut Sun
- Brittney GrinerOutKneeConnecticut Sun
- Kennedy BurkeOutNot Injury RelatedConnecticut Sun
- Leila LacanOutNot Injury RelatedConnecticut Sun
- Satou SaballyOutConcussionNew York Liberty
Leaders
- PointsOlivia Nelson-Ododa15Connecticut Sun
- AssistsLeila Lacan7Connecticut Sun
- ReboundsOlivia Nelson-Ododa8Connecticut Sun
- PointsBreanna Stewart28New York Liberty
- AssistsPauline Astier4New York Liberty
- ReboundsBreanna Stewart9New York Liberty
Recent form
Connecticut Sun
Last 10: 2-8Streak L275.4 scored · 86.2 allowed per game1-2 at home
- L80-85at Chicago SkyJun 5
- L75-91at Atlanta DreamJun 2
- W84-81vs Los Angeles SparksMay 30
- L61-71at Portland FireMay 28
- L70-97at Golden State ValkyriesMay 26
- L59-77at Seattle StormMay 23
- W80-78at Seattle StormMay 21
- L82-83at Portland FireMay 19
- L94-101vs Las Vegas AcesMay 15
- L69-98vs Las Vegas AcesMay 14
New York Liberty
Last 10: 6-4Streak W485.3 scored · 83.1 allowed per game2-1 away
- W83-75vs Indiana FeverJun 7
- W97-82vs Toronto TempoJun 3
- W75-68vs Phoenix MercuryMay 29
- W84-74vs Phoenix MercuryMay 27
- L74-81vs Portland FireMay 26
- L76-91vs Dallas WingsMay 24
- L70-87vs Golden State ValkyriesMay 22
- W100-82at Portland FireMay 15
- L96-98at Portland FireMay 13
- W98-93at Washington MysticsMay 10
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 14 | W1 | .650 | 26 |
| Indiana | - | 14 | W2 | .650 | 26 |
| New York | 2 | 16 | W1 | .600 | 24 |
| Washington | 2 | 16 | L1 | .600 | 24 |
| Chicago | 11 | 25 | L3 | .375 | 15 |
| Toronto | 15 | 29 | L4 | .275 | 11 |
| Connecticut | 16 | 30 | L3 | .250 | 10 |
Box score
| Stat | New York Liberty | Connecticut Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-61 | 32-70 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 6-22 | 3-13 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 23 |
| Free throws | 25-29 | 13-23 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 57 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 21 |
| Assists | 17 | 21 |
| Steals | 4 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 5 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 48 |
| Fouls | 24 | 28 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 90 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter59-47Breanna Stewart makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Marine Johannes assists)
- 3rd Quarter59-49Nell Angloma makes 6-foot two point shot (Leila Lacan assists)
- 3rd Quarter62-49Leonie Fiebich makes 23-foot three point jumper (Pauline Astier assists)
- 3rd Quarter62-50Kennedy Burke makes technical free throw
- 3rd Quarter62-51Gianna Kneepkens makes free throw 1 of 3
- 3rd Quarter62-52Gianna Kneepkens makes free throw 2 of 3
- 3rd Quarter62-53Gianna Kneepkens makes free throw 3 of 3
- 3rd Quarter64-53Betnijah Laney-Hamilton makes 3-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter65-53Betnijah Laney-Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter65-55Olivia Nelson-Ododa makes layup (Gianna Kneepkens assists)
- 3rd Quarter65-56Olivia Nelson-Ododa makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter65-59Diamond Miller makes 26-foot three point jumper (Gianna Kneepkens assists)
- 4th Quarter67-59Satou Sabally makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter67-61Olivia Nelson-Ododa makes two point shot (Gianna Kneepkens assists)
- 4th Quarter69-61Breanna Stewart makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot (Han Xu assists)
- 4th Quarter71-61Rebekah Gardner makes two point shot (Marine Fauthoux assists)
- 4th Quarter71-63Saniya Rivers makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter73-63Han Xu makes 4-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter73-65Aaliyah Edwards makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter73-66Aaliyah Edwards makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter74-66Pauline Astier makes free throw flagrant 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter75-66Pauline Astier makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter75-68Olivia Nelson-Ododa makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter76-68Breanna Stewart makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter76-70Olivia Nelson-Ododa makes 3-foot layup (Saniya Rivers assists)
- 4th Quarter77-70Han Xu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter78-70Han Xu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter78-72Aaliyah Edwards makes 13-foot jumper (Leila Lacan assists)
- 4th Quarter80-72Han Xu makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter80-74Diamond Miller makes two point shot (Leila Lacan assists)
- 4th Quarter82-74Pauline Astier makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter82-76Saniya Rivers makes 3-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter83-76Betnijah Laney-Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter84-76Betnijah Laney-Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter84-78Saniya Rivers makes 2-foot layup (Leila Lacan assists)
- 4th Quarter85-78Han Xu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter85-79Aaliyah Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter85-80Aaliyah Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter87-80Breanna Stewart makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter89-80Breanna Stewart makes 4-foot two point shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Connecticut Sun, below favours New York Liberty.
Venue
- Mohegan Sun ArenaUncasville, CT
- OfficialsAmy Bonner, Ken Jones, Sarah Williams
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