One of the season's favorites faces a struggling outsider. Prediction for Seattle Storm vs New York Liberty
Seattle Storm
New York Liberty
In the WNBA regular season, the Seattle Storm will go head-to-head with the New York Liberty. The game is set for the night of Friday, June 26, with tip-off at 04:00 Central European Time. I'm offering a bet on the winner of this matchup.
H2H and key stats
- The Storm have won just 3 games this season, suffering 15 defeats.
- Seattle is on a disastrous losing streak, now at 11 games in a row.
- On their home court, the Storm have defeated the Liberty only once in the past four years.
The Seattle Storm are having a rocky 2026 campaign and sit at the very bottom of the Western Conference standings. The team is struggling mightily to find consistency, especially against top-tier opponents.
Recent games have been tough: Seattle played a dramatic contest against the Dallas Wings, falling in overtime 110-112, despite a vibrant offensive showing and a furious rally to force OT. Previously, the team also dropped games due to defensive collapses in crunch time, repeatedly allowing opponents to claw back in the fourth quarter.
Earlier in the season, the Storm alternated rare victories with losing streaks, including disappointing results against direct rivals. Their offense occasionally looks competitive, but defensive stability remains a glaring issue, particularly when facing teams with high pace and strong perimeter threats.
Heading into the game against New York, Seattle’s biggest challenge will be defending against Liberty's versatile offense. If the Storm once again falter against pick-and-roll actions and perimeter shooting, keeping the game close for all four quarters will be a monumental task.
The New York Liberty currently sit among the WNBA’s top four and are locked in a battle for league supremacy. The team boasts one of the season’s most potent offenses and remains a leading title contender alongside other elite clubs.
In recent outings, Liberty’s winning streak was snapped by a narrow loss to the Washington Mystics (83-86), where they let a late lead slip away. Prior to that, they reeled off several consecutive wins, including a dominant victory over the same Mystics (86-64), as well as triumphs against the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream.
Throughout the season, New York has showcased remarkable consistency: they can blow out opponents with tempo and roster depth, or grind out close finishes thanks to their experienced core. The team’s foundation is built around Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, with strong support from Ionescu and a deep rotation.
Heading into the matchup with Seattle, the Liberty are clear favorites based on both quality and current form. Their main advantage is a structured offense and the ability to score consistently, even against disciplined defenses—making them a nightmare matchup for the inconsistent Storm.
What’s the bet?
The visitors are the obvious favorites. The Storm have looked poor recently and are mired in a catastrophic losing streak that could spell an early end to their playoff hopes. With that in mind, Liberty should have little trouble dispatching this crisis-hit opponent on the road. My pick is New York to win with a -7 point spread.
