Seattle Storm vs New York Liberty Picks and Prediction for Friday, September 5, 2025

By: Garrett Beaverson Updated 11/18/2025, 04:53 PM ET
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The New York Liberty (24–17) close their road slate against the Seattle Storm (22–20) in a pivotal end-of-season showdown. Tip-off is at 10:00 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena, airing on ION. Get in on the action with our free WNBA picks.

Liberty Analysis

New York boasts the third-best scoring offense in the WNBA, averaging 84.5 PPG, and they shoot a strong 45.2% from the field, with 35.5% from three and 83.2% from the line.Their ball movement is elite too, ranking near the top in assists (891 on the season) and rebounding (33.5 RPG). The Liberty also lead the league in both offensive and defensive efficiency, powered by their core of standout all-stars including Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, and Natasha Cloud.

Storm Analysis

Seattle enters at 22–20, showing flashes of competitiveness and fighting spirit. Their games have been lively—4 out of their last 5 have gone OVER the total, and 10 of their last 20 at home have also gone OVER, indicating an uptick in scoring when they host.

Standout Players and Key Injuries

  • New York Liberty

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    • Breanna Stewart anchors Scoring and inside dominance.

    • Jonquel Jones adds double-double impact on both ends of the court.

    • Additional weapons: Cloud orchestrates with elite assist-to-turnover control.

    • Nyara Sabally and Sabrina Ionescu are out.

  • Seattle Storm

    • Emerging engine: Nneka Ogwumike, who dropped 26 points in a past win over the Liberty.

    • Skylar Diggins complements with leadership and 20-point scoring bursts.

    • Katie Lou Samuelson remains out for the season

Liberty vs Storm Prediction Reasoning

This matchup promises high-paced, high-scoring action. The Liberty bring consistent offensive efficiency and depth despite some key absences, while Seattle’s upswing in recent high-total games suggests they can handle offensive bursts. Given the data, the Liberty's elite rhythm and efficiency should edge them past Seattle in this late-season battle.

Final Score Projection: Liberty 90, Storm 84

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