The market's verdict

The betting market closed with New York Liberty at 1.50 — an implied 65% chance. Los Angeles Sparks upset it.

• Los Angeles Sparks: opened 3.15, closed 2.75 (35%)
• New York Liberty: opened 1.38, closed 1.50 (65%)

Half-time: New York Liberty 76 - 70 Los Angeles Sparks.

New York Liberty — recent form

• 2026-06-19Washington Mystics 86-83 New York Liberty
• 2026-06-18New York Liberty 94-92 Chicago Sky
• 2026-06-14Washington Mystics 64-85 New York Liberty

Los Angeles Sparks — recent form

• 2026-06-18Minnesota Lynx 99-83 Los Angeles Sparks
• 2026-06-16Los Angeles Sparks 58-78 Golden State Valkyries