The Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm meet Sunday in WNBA action at the Climate Pledge Arena. Here’s a Storm vs Sky Prediction. This article will include a Storm vs Sky Pick.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky look to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Sky have lost 6 straight road games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 87.7 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 90.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Sydney Taylor is averaging 14.7 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.5 points and 8.6 rebounds. Skylar Diggins is the third double-digit scorer, and Azura Stevens is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win after losing 25 of their last 29 games. The Seattle Storm have lost 5 of their last 6 home games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 83.3 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 88.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 17.1 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 15.4 points and 2.7 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Awa Fam is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The Sky have lost each of their last six road games.
- The Storm have won five of their last six games as underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Sky’s last four games.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games as road favorites.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Storm have lost each of their last six day games.
- The Sky have won five of their last six day games against the Storm.
- The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last four day games.
- The Storm have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Storm’s last seven day games at Climate Pledge Arena following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Sky’s last 10 road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Jordan Horston ranks 10th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.0) this season.
- Jade Melbourne ranks 17th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (5.7) this season.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Natasha Cloud is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Courtney Vandersloot leads all Chicago Sky players for assists per 36 minutes (8.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Storm rank 1st for opponent three-point percentage this season (31.8%).
- The Seattle Storm have scored less than 80 points in 16 games this season – most in the WNBA.
- The Chicago Sky rank 1st for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (7.6).
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the largest comeback win after Q1 this season – trailing by 14 points vs. the Connecticut Sun on June 5.
Storm vs Sky Injury Report
Taina Mair is out for the Storm due to a coach’s decision. Natisha Hiedeman is out with a shoulder injury.
The Sky will be without Rickea Jackson due to a knee injury. Skylar Diggins is out with a knee injury. Sydney Taylor is out with a groin issue.
Storm vs Sky Prediction
I’m not thrilled to lay a bucket on the Sky on the road, where they can’t win games, and the Storm beat them last week in this same venue. However, the Sky are the better team that’s playing the better ball, and despite being a young, talented group, the Storm don’t know how to finish games. Also, the Storm will be down arguably their best pure scorer, Hiedeman. The Storm are dogwater offensively, and being down a legit scorer makes them even worse. The Sky should win this game. I’ll lay the small number.