Game Overview
- Date & Time: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Tip-off 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
- Venue: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
- Broadcast: WWOR (NY), KPIX+ / KMAX 31 (Bay Area), Liberty Live, WNBA League Pass
Weather Report (San Francisco, CA – Game Time)
- Conditions: Clear skies, mild evening
- Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) outside; indoor climate-controlled arena
- Impact: No weather effect on play
Injury Report
New York Liberty
- Breanna Stewart (F) – Out (leg)
- Nyara Sabally (C) – Out (knee)
- Sabrina Ionescu (G) – Questionable (toe)
- Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (F) – Out for season (offseason surgery)
Golden State Valkyries
- Kayla Thornton (F) – Out for season (knee)
- Tiffany Hayes (G) – Out (undisclosed)
- Cecilia Zandalasini (F) – Out (undisclosed)
- Monique Billings (F) – Available (recent return from injury)
Recent Form
New York Liberty
- Aug 30: L 63–80 @ Phoenix
- Aug 28: W 89–63 vs Washington
- Aug 25: W 81–79 vs Connecticut
- Aug 23: L 62–78 @ Atlanta
- Aug 21: L 85–91 vs Chicago
Golden State Valkyries
- Aug 30: W 99–62 vs Washington
- Aug 24: W 90–81 @ Dallas
- Aug 22: L 72–81 @ Phoenix
- Aug 19: L 91–98 vs Phoenix
- Aug 17: L 63–79 vs Atlanta
Key Player Matchups
Natasha Cloud (NYL) vs. Veronica Burton (GSV)
- Cloud: Floor general, 10.5 PPG, 6.5 APG; defensive disruptor.
- Burton: Team’s primary playmaker, 12.0 PPG, 5.8 APG; coming off 13-assist game vs. Indiana.
Jonquel Jones (NYL) vs. Iliana Rupert (GSV)
- Jones: 14.7 PPG, 8.6 RPG; dominant inside presence, 2024 Finals MVP.
- Rupert: Stretch big, 7.0 RPG; key to Valkyries’ defensive schemes.
Breanna Stewart’s Absence Impact
- Without Stewart, Liberty lose a 2-way star (18.0 PPG, 6.6 RPG), forcing more offensive load on Jones, Cloud, and potentially Ionescu if active.
Series History
- 2025 Season: Liberty lead 3–0
- May 27: NYL 95–67 (home blowout)
- May 29: NYL 82–77 (close finish)
- June 25: NYL 81–78 (road rally by Ionescu in final 2 minutes)
- All-Time: Liberty 3–0 (Valkyries inaugural season)
Betting Trends
New York Liberty
- 14–24–2 ATS this season (3–15–1 ATS on road)
- Over is 20–20 in their games
- 24–8 SU as favorite
Golden State Valkyries
- 24–14–1 ATS overall (10–5 ATS as home underdog)
- Over is 18–21 in their games
- 12–7 SU at home
Head-to-Head
- Liberty 3–0 SU in 2025 vs. Valkyries
- 2 of 3 meetings went Under 156.5
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
- Liberty’s road ATS struggles vs. Valkyries’ strong home ATS record
- Stewart out, Ionescu questionable → potential offensive dip for NYL
- Valkyries’ defense (5th in WNBA defensive rating) vs. Liberty’s top-3 offense when healthy
- Pace: Both teams in bottom half of league in possessions per game
GAME ODDS
New York Liberty – 6.5
Golden State Valkyries 156.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, September 1, 2025
