The Chicago Sky host the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET with both teams sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Connecticut enters with a 10-30 record while Chicago sits just behind at 9-30. The Sun have already beaten the Sky twice this year, including a 94-84 win on August 23. With the season series on the line, both teams are looking to avoid finishing last in the East.
Sky Preview – Can Chicago End Their Slide?
Chicago has struggled throughout the season and comes into this game having lost four straight and 17 of their last 19. They are just 6-14 at home and have tied Dallas for the fewest wins in the WNBA. The Sky continue to give the ball away too often, averaging 22 turnovers in their last game against Seattle.
Angel Reese remains the bright spot, recording her fifth straight double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds against the Storm. She continues to lead Chicago’s inside game and has been consistent on the glass. Michaela Onyenwere added 11 points in that contest, but the rest of the roster struggled to provide scoring support.
Chicago averages 75.2 points per game, ranking near the bottom of the league. They shoot just 41.4% from the field and allow 83.9 points on defense. While Reese has kept them competitive at times, the lack of perimeter scoring and turnovers have cost them chances to close out games.
Sun Preview – Looking to Finish Strong
Connecticut sits at 10-30 but has shown more fight in recent weeks. They nearly upset Atlanta on Monday, trailing by just a point entering the fourth quarter before falling 93-76. Head coach Rachid Meziane has emphasized defense, stressing that the team needs to pressure the ball and disrupt opponents late in games.
Tina Charles continues to carry the offense, averaging 17.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. She scored 22 against Atlanta and posted her 200th career double-double against Chicago earlier this month. Rookie Leila Lacan has provided an extra scoring boost, with three double-figure games in her last four outings.
The Sun score 77.8 points per game while shooting 43.1% from the floor. Their defense has been inconsistent, allowing 85.6 points per game, but when they lock in on the perimeter they have been able to compete. Connecticut has already won two of three matchups with Chicago this season and would secure the season series with another win here.
Betting Prediction
Oddsmakers list Connecticut as a small favorite at -2.5 with the total set around 161. The Sun are 12-27-1 against the spread this season, while the Sky are 14-25 ATS. Both teams trend heavily to the Over, with Chicago 19-20 and Connecticut 21-19 on totals.
Head-to-head, Connecticut has taken two straight against Chicago, winning by 10 and 12 points. With Charles playing well and Lacan providing secondary scoring, the Sun should have enough firepower to edge the Sky again. Chicago leans on Reese, but turnovers and lack of perimeter shooting continue to hurt them late in games. Predicted score: Connecticut 80, Chicago 74.
Pick: Sun -2.5
