The Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Wintrust Arena. Here’s a Sky vs Sun Prediction. This article will include a Sky vs Sun Pick.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun need a win to rebound from this awful 7-21 record. The Sun have lost 26 of their last 34 regular-season games.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 80.1 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 87.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Brittney Griner is averaging 14.1 points and 2.6 assists, while Leila Lacan is averaging 12.6 points and 1.9 rebounds. Aneesah Morrow is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaliyah Edwards is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Connecticut Sun is shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Connecticut Sun is allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 18 of their last 24 games. The Sky have won 4 of their last 5 home games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 87.5 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 89.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Sydney Taylor is averaging 14.2 points and 1.5 rebounds, while Skylar Diggins is averaging 14.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. Kamilla Cardoso is the third double-digit scorer, and Azura Stevens is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Sun have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has won each of the Sky’s last six games.
- The Sky have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The Sun have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games.
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
- The Sky have lost 11 of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Sun have won 18 of their last 23 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Sun have covered the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs against the Sky.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Sun’s last eight road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Sky’s last six home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Sky vs Sun Injury Report
The Sky will be without Rickea Jackson due to a knee injury. Azura Stevens is out due to personal reasons. Skylar Diggins is out with a knee injury. DiJonai Carrington is questionable with a foot injury.
Brittney Griner is out for the Sun with a knee injury. Aaliyah Edwards is out with a knee injury.
Sky vs Sun Prediction
The Sun continue to lose games and fail to cover numbers, and they’re now down Griner and Edwards. After giving them chances here and there, it’s hard to keep giving the Sun a fair shake. The Sky have played their best ball at home, and this is a revenge spot after getting waxed by Connecticut a month ago. The Sky are simply playing the better ball, have players in better form, and there’s a chance Carrington returns. The Sky should win this game comfortably.