Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky Prediction 7/22/23 WNBA Picks
2023-07-22 21:00:00 EDT
The Line: Chicago Sky -1.5 / Seattle Storm +1.5
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The Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Climate Pledge Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky have lost 4 straight games and are 8-13 on the season. The Sky are currently holding onto the last playoff spot with a game lead over the Sparks. The Chicago Sky are averaging 77 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 81.7 points on 45 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 17.3 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 14.4 points and 3.9 rebounds. Alanna Smith is grabbing 6.5 rebounds and Elizabeth Williams is dishing 2.2 assists. The Chicago Sky are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm have lost 8 straight games and have fallen to 4-17 on the year. The Storm currently have the worst record in the league. The Seattle Storm are averaging 78.2 points on 39.6 percent shooting and allowing 86 points on 47 percent shooting. Jewell Loyd is averaging 24.9 points and 3.3 assists, while Ezi Magbegor is averaging 13.4 points and 8.3 rebounds. Ivana Dojkic is grabbing 2.1 rebounds and Sami Whitcomb is dishing 1.9 assists. The Seattle Storm are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Randy’s Pick
Neither team is playing well, obviously, and I’m not eager to get behind either side. With that said, the Sky are the better team overall and are currently still in a playoff spot. The Storm have consistently been the worst team in the WNBA, and that defense makes any team in the league look good. It’s kind of disrespectful to make this line this soft. The Sky are the better team, regardless of what you think about them in their current stretch. I have to lay the bucket with the Sky.