The Seattle Storm and Toronto Tempo meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. Here’s a Tempo vs Storm Prediction. This article will include a Tempo vs Storm Pick.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. The Seattle Storm have lost 2 of their first 3 road games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 79.5 points on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 81.3 points on 42 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 16 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 13 points and 1.9 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Zia Cooke is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo looks for a win to get a game above a .500 record. The Toronto Tempo has lost 2 of its first 3 home games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 89.1 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 91.1 points on 49.8 percent shooting. Brittney Sykes is averaging 20.5 points and 4 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 18.8 points and 4 rebounds. Kiki Rice is the third double-digit scorer, and Nyara Sabally is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 84.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Storm have lost four of their last five road games.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Tempo’s last five games.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Tempo’s last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Storm’s last five-day games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Tempo’s last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Brittney Sykes is the only player in the league to have scored 30+ points in consecutive games this season.
- Marina Mabrey has hit 3+ three-pointers in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Flau’jae Johnson has recorded at least 1 block in seven consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Stefanie Dolson ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for FT% (90.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for opponent points per game this season (91.1).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.9).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for points per game this season (79.5).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent rebounds per game this season (35.5).
Tempo vs Storm Injury Report
Temi Fagbenle is out for the Tempo due to a hand injury. Isabelle Harrison is out due to a hand injury. Julie Allemand is probable despite a hip issue.
Ezi Magbegor is out for the Storm with a foot injury. Taina Mair is out due to a coach’s decision. Dominique Malonga is out due to a concussion. Taylor Thierry is out due to a coach’s decision.
Tempo vs Storm Prediction
The Tempo are due for some success at home, and this is an early start, which usually favors the home team. The Storm are still dealing with a banged-up and dysfunctional roster, and it’s led to some frustrating losses that get uglier on the road. The Tempo have covered 5 of their last 7 games, and they beat the Storm already this season by 13 points. The Storm appear limited offensively until they can get some players back in the mix. I’ll lay the points with the Tempo at home.