Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 8, 2026

New York's dominance in this season's head-to-head series continued as the Liberty routed Connecticut 106–75, extending their edge after a 79–67 win earlier this year. The combined total of 181 soared well past the 159.5 market line, landing 21.5 points over as the two teams combined for 103 points in a wide-open first half before cooling significantly in the second.

The second quarter proved decisive, with both teams pouring in 54 combined points to establish the tone. Connecticut's defense crumbled early—the Sun managed just 13 in the opening frame while New York built a commanding lead behind Breanna Stewart's 31 points and 10 rebounds. Marine Johannes added 17 points and 5 rebounds for the Liberty, while Julie Vanloo orchestrated the offense with 11 assists alongside 12 points and 7 rebounds. Connecticut's depth couldn't generate enough offense: Diamond Miller scored 16 with 3 rebounds, Aneesah Morrow added 15 and 6 boards, and Brittney Griner chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. The halftime margin was effectively the entire game—New York led by a wide margin entering the break, then the second half combined for just 78 points as both benches and starters alike saw their pace collapse in the third and fourth quarters, each producing 44 and 34 combined points respectively. DAGGER leaned under on the pregame total and missed as the over cashed decisively.