The Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Pechanga Arena. Here’s a Sun vs Wings Prediction. This article will include a Sun vs Wings Pick.
Dallas Wings Betting Preview
The Dallas Wings need a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Wings have lost 4 of their last 5 road games.
The Dallas Wings are averaging 88.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 85.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Paige Bueckers is averaging 19.9 points and 5.9 assists, while Jessica Shepard is averaging 14.3 points and 11.5 rebounds. Azzi Fudd is the third double-digit scorer, and Arike Ogunbowale is dishing out 2.9 assists. The Dallas Wings are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Wings are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun look to win 3 straight games for the first time this season. The Sun have lost 20 of their last 25 regular-season games.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 79.3 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 86.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Brittney Griner is averaging 12.1 points and 2.5 assists, while Leila Lacan is averaging 11.9 points and 1.1 rebounds. Aneesah Morrow is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaliyah Edwards is dishing out 0.7 assists. The Connecticut Sun is shooting 27.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Connecticut Sun is allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
- The Sun have won each of their last 10 Thursday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Wings have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Wings have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Sun’s last four games.
Why the Dallas Wings will win
- The Sun have lost 13 of their last 14 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the last six games between the Sun and Wings.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Sun and Wings.
- The Sun have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Wings teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Sun and Wings has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Wings’ last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Connecticut Sun Player Facts
- Charlisse Leger-Walker has recorded five games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season – the most of any player in the league.
- Brittney Griner is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 3+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
Dallas Wings Player Facts
- Azzi Fudd has recorded 2+ steals in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Arike Ogunbowale ranks last amongst 45 qualified players for field-goal percentage (33.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.8).
- The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.5).
- The Dallas Wings rank 1st for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.5).
- The Dallas Wings rank 14th for free throws made per game this season (13.9).
Sun vs Wings Injury Report
The Sun don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Odyssey Sims is probable for the Wings despite an ankle injury. Alanna Smith is questionable due to concussion protocol.
Sun vs Wings Prediction
The Sun are coming off a couple of wins and are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, but I need to see more from them before I’m excited to back them. This team has stunk all season. Also, speaking of getting healthy, Sims looks like she’s returning for the Wings, and there’s a chance Smith is cleared as well. The Wings could be at full strength as well. That’s much more notable than what the Sun has going on. This may also be the last time Bueckers and Fudd get to play in Connecticut, so you know there will be extra motivation for them to put on a show, and a packed house will probably be leaning toward them. I’ll lay the points.