Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm are set to come face-to-face once again tonight at a Wintrust Arena. Both the teams have been in outstanding form as of now. However, Seattle Storm will have an uphill task when they face the Eastern Conference table toppers, Chicago Sky.
Playing a host to Seattle Storm, Chicago Sky will have a home advantage. They are coming off a win in their last game against the Connecticut Sun. Courtney Vandersloot was the star of the game as she pegged 20 points for her team. She was well assisted by Candance Parker who added 18 points and had 12 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Storm on the other hand faced a defeat at the hands of A’ja Wilson was phenomenal in the game as she added 29 points and had 6 rebounds and 1 assist in the game. Kelsey Plum pegged in 16 points while Chelsea Gray contributed 15 points to her team’s total.
Tonight, when Chicago Sky will host Seattle Storm, they will be starting as favorites however, Seattle Storm who are currently 2nd in the Western Conference Points table will be looking forward to returning to their winning ways by defeating Sky in tonight’s game.
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm: Odds
| Platform | Storm | Sky | Predicted Winner |
| FiveThirtyEight | 28% | 72% | Sky |
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm: Recent Form
The Seattle Storm had a good start to their campaign, however, some defeats in the middle of the season put them on the back foot. The Storm has been able to recover and currently, they are No. 2 in the Western Conference points table. In their last 10 games, they have won 5 games while losing the same number of games.
Talking about their performance on road, Seattle Storm has been able to win 7 of their 15 away games while at home they have 13 wins and 5 defeats. Overall they have won 20 of their 33 games this season.
The Chicago Sky on the other hand has been outstanding so far this season. They lead the Eastern Conference with 25 wins and just 8 defeats. They have lost 2 of their last 10 games. At home, they have 14 wins and 3 defeats while on the roads they have lost 5 games and won whopping 11 games. The Chicago Sky currently, has the most wins by any in both the conferences as of now.
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm: Head to Head
There have been 33 meetings so far between the two sides in the WNBA. With a win in the last game against the Seattle Storm, Chicago Sky now with 17 wins leads the overall head-to-head stats. Seattle Storm has won 16 games so far against the Chicago Sky.
If we talk about the last 5 matchups, 4 games were won by the Sky and 1 by the Storm. The previous game took place in the previous season on July 20th, 2022. The Chicago Sky won that game with a score of 78-74.
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm: Best Picks
Courtney Vandersloot
The 2021 WNBA Champion and 4-time WNBA All-Star is an exceptional Point Guard. Her ball handles are one of the best in the league, and she thrives in playmaking. Vandersloot’s offensive IQ and playmaking tendencies are what differentiates her from other players.
This season, she’s averaging a whopping 6.3 assists along with 11.3 points and 3.9 rebounds.
Breanna Stewart
The 27 year old Breanna Stewart power forward is a gem in the Storm lineup. With fantastic 3-pt shooting skills, she’s also paired with an incredible defense. Stewart is talented with in-the-paint shooting as well and is able to score with deep hooks and layups.
The two-time WNBA champion is having a very consistent and productive season, averaging 21.2 points, 2.7 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game. With a 45.5% field goal percentage, she is one of the top picks of this matchup.
Sue Bird
Seattle Storm Point Guard Sue Bird is a very successful 3-pt facilitator. With her excellent playmaking abilities, she can weave through the opposition defense and set up assists for shots beyond the arc. Along with that, she’s an excellent outside scorer herself.
She’s averaging a solid 10 points per game, paired up with 5.8 assists and 1.7 rebounds this season.
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm: Possible Lineup
Seattle Storm:Â Guard– Jewell Loyd | Guard– Sue Bird | Forward– Breanna Stewart | Forward– Stephanie Talbot | Center– Ezi Magbegor
Chicago Sky:Â Guard– Allie Quigley | Guard– Courtney Vandersloot | Forward– Emma Meesseman | Forward– Candace Parker | Center– Azura Stevens
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm: Prediction
It is definitely not going to be easy for the Seattle Storm to get back to the winning ways against the in-form Sky. Added to it, the Storm has struggled on road this season therefore, defeating the mighty Chicago Sky in their backyard will be a tough task for the visitors. Overall, Chicago Sky will be the favorite in this game.
The prediction and betting platforms have also predicted a win for the host, Chicago Sky in tonight’s game.
