Connecticut Sun-New York Liberty opener draws predictions and betting odds

11 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 8

The May 8 season opener tips off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with New York favoured by 10 points despite missing Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally, Leonie Fiebich and Rebecca Allen.
Analysts expect Breanna Stewart to lead the Liberty scoring, while Jonquel Jones is backed for rebounds against a Connecticut team coming off an 11-33 season and Tina Charles' retirement.
The Sun, now led by Brittney Griner, were 4-18 on the road last year, while New York went 17-5 at home and has won eight of the last 10 meetings.

Can the Liberty's new 'unselfish' offense succeed once stars like Ionescu and Sabally return to the lineup?

Does Breanna Stewart's dominance signal a permanent power shift among the WNBA's elite frontcourt players after Tina Charles' retirement?

Is Brittney Griner's one-year deal a stopgap for the Sun or the first building block for the new Houston Comets?