Liberty vs Tempo: Toronto Provides Safer Bet Despite Struggling Form
The New York Liberty is set to take on the Toronto Tempo in an upcoming WNBA match at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. The Liberty arrive at 25-16 after a convincing 93-81 road win over Minnesota, while the Tempo are struggling with a record of 11-30 and have lost five straight games.
New York is favored by 14.5 points on the current board, with the total set at 176. However, bettors must weigh the Liberty's clear talent edge against the large road spread and potential reduced minutes for Breanna Stewart, who played 38 minutes in the previous game after logging heavy minutes during the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Despite Toronto's depleted rotation, missing key players such as Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes, Aneesah Morrow, and Maria Conde, the Tempo showed resilience against Indiana on Friday, staying within range for three quarters before losing by 18 points. This effort is relevant because it demonstrates that Toronto can make the Liberty uncomfortable at home.
While New York has enough offense to create separation, the current spread gives the home team significant protection. The Liberty have also been one of the league's least profitable spread teams, covering only 15 of 38 graded games. Therefore, Toronto +14.5 is the preferred wager, as it provides a safer bet with potential for a higher payout.