The Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun meet Monday in WNBA action at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Here’s a Sun vs Sky Prediction. This article will include a Sun vs Sky Pick.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 11 of their last 13 games. The Sky have lost 4 straight road games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 83.7 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 88.7 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Skylar Diggins is averaging 15.4 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 12.9 points and 8.3 rebounds. Sydney Taylor is the third double-digit scorer, and Gabriela Jaquez is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun need a win to rebound from a horrible 2-15 start. The Sun have lost 20 of their last 23 regular-season games.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 79.2 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 89.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Brittney Griner is averaging 12.1 points and 2.4 assists, while Leila Lacan is averaging 11.9 points and 1.3 rebounds. Aneesah Morrow is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaliyah Edwards is dishing out 0.8 assists. The Connecticut Sun is shooting 26.4 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Connecticut Sun is allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
- The Sky have lost nine of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Sun have won each of their last four night games against the Sky at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Sun have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against the Sky following a home loss.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Sun have lost each of their last 12 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Sky have won 12 of their last 13 games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
- The Sun has failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Sun’s last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Sky’s last five road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Connecticut Sun Player Facts
- Diamond Miller has the worst plus-minus (-138) of any player in the league this season.
- Aaliyah Edwards has finished with a negative plus-minus in each of her last 19 games – the longest active streak in the league.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Sydney Taylor ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (26.0) this season.
- Natasha Cloud ranks 4th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (4.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.3%).
- The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.6).
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the largest comeback win after Q1 this season – trailing by 14 points vs. the Connecticut Sun on June 5.
- The Chicago Sky have suffered the largest comeback loss after Q3 this season, led by -14 points @ Dallas Wings on June 20.
Sun vs Sky Injury Report
Hailey Van Lith is out for the Sun with an ankle contusion.
The Sky will be without DiJonai Carrington due to a foot injury. Courtney Vandersloot is out with a knee injury. Rickea Jackson is out with a knee injury.
Sun vs Sky Prediction
Both the Sun and Sky are coming off horrible, horrible losses, so we’ll see which side can get off the canvas. The difference for me is that the Sky have shown more signs of life overall and seem closer to getting a win. The lsot back to back home games to banged-up teams in the Mystics and Tempo. I said after those games that the Sun won’t win a game the rest of the season. I’m serious about that. The Sky already beat the Sun this season a few weeks ago. Cardoso is coming off an elite performance and should be able to build on that. Give me the Sky and the reasonable chalk.