Jun 3, 2026
WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Read Article Tempo vs. Liberty prediction: New York favored to win Wednesday's WNBA game [6/3/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Toronto Tempo vs New York Liberty predictions for WNBA Wednesday.
The New York Liberty will take on the Toronto Tempo in WNBA action at Barclays Center on Wednesday, commencing at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced WNBA model predicts the Liberty as the most likely winner of the Tempo vs. Liberty game.
The Liberty, who have star players like Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Pauline Astier, will face off against the Tempo, featuring Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey and Kiki Rice.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Tempo vs. Liberty prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's WNBA matchup between the Tempo and Liberty, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Liberty a 75% chance of beating the Tempo.
According to our model, the Tempo (+8.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 171.5-point over/under has a 60% chance of staying under.
Tempo vs. Liberty odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tempo | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-110) | -8.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | +285 | -325 |
| Total | o171.5 (-105) | u171.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tempo vs. Liberty picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Tempo +8.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Tempo | +285 |
| Total | Under 171.5 | -110 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 171.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Tempo vs. Liberty player props
WNBA player props are a common way to wager on Wednesday's Toronto vs. New York game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Barclays Center.
Brittney Sykes is expected to lead the Tempo with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while Breanna Stewart is projected to have 19 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists for the Liberty.
Shifting focus to the first basket market, our projections highlight Breanna Stewart as the most likely player to open the scoring.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Tempo prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Tempo are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Sykes | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 30 |
| Marina Mabrey | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| Kiki Rice | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| Nyara Sabally | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Laura Juskaite | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Liberty prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Liberty:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 39 |
| Jonquel Jones | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Pauline Astier | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| Leonie Fiebich | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Satou Sabally | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Tempo vs. Liberty game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's matchup between the Liberty and Tempo at Barclays Center is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Tempo vs. New York Liberty
- Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Barclays Center
Conclusion
We predict the Liberty, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat the Tempo in Wednesday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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