Sun vs Tempo Prediction 9-24-26 WNBA Picks

Sun vs Tempo
September 24, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sun -1.5
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The Toronto Tempo and Connecticut Sun meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Here’s a Sun vs. Tempo Prediction. This article will include a Sun vs. Tempo Pick.

Toronto Tempo Betting Preview

The Toronto Tempo needs a win after losing 27 of its last 31 games. The Toronto Tempo has lost 12 straight road games.

The Toronto Tempo is averaging 85.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 94.3 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 20.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Kiki Rice is the third double-digit scorer, and Isabelle Harrison is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.

Connecticut Sun Betting Preview

The Connecticut Sun need a win after losing 15 of their last 18 games. The Sun have lost 38 of their last 49 regular-season games.

The Connecticut Sun are averaging 78.5 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 88.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Brittney Griner is averaging 13.2 points and 2.5 assists, while Leila Lacan is averaging 11.8 points and 1.9 rebounds. Olivia Nelson-Ododa is grabbing 6 rebounds, and Aaliyah Edwards is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Connecticut Sun is shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Connecticut Sun is allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 33 rebounds per game.

Why the Connecticut Sun will win

The Tempo have lost 19 of their last 20 games.
The Sun have won each of their last five home games against teams that held a losing record.
The Tempo have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
The Sun have covered the spread in each of their last four games at Mohegan Sun Arena against teams that held a losing record.

Why the Toronto Tempo will win

The Sun have lost eight of their last nine games.
The Sun have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Tempo have covered the spread in four of their last five games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Tempo’s last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Sun’s last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Connecticut Sun Player Facts

Diamond Miller leads all Connecticut Sun players for three-pointers per 36 minutes (2.0) this season.
Charlisse Leger-Walker ranks 7th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (3.7) this season.

Toronto Tempo Player Facts

Julie Allemand ranks 1st amongst qualified players for true shooting percentage (69.2%) this season.
Kiki Rice has finished with a negative plus-minus in each of her last eight games as a starter – equal-longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for opponent free throws made per game this season (18.8).
The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (23.9).
The Toronto Tempo rank 14th for opponent three-point percentage this season (35.5%).
The Toronto Tempo rank 14th for opponent free throw percentage this season (79.9%).

Sun vs Tempo Injury Report

Brittney Griner is out for the Sun with a knee injury. Kennedy Burke is out with a shoulder issue. Olivia Nelson-Ododa is out with a knee injury. Saniya Rivers is out with an ankle injury.

Marina Mabrey is out for the Tempo due to an adductor injury. Aneesah Morrow is out with a knee injury. Brittney Sykes is out with a foot injury. Temi Fagbenie is out due to personal reasons. Maria Conde is questionable with a back issue.