Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun: Prediction and odds | September 19, 2024

The Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun matchup is one of the six games scheduled for the final day of the 2024 WNBA regular season on Thursday. This will be the fourth and final game between them this season. Connecticut leads the series 3-0 and won the last game between the two teams 82-80 on Aug. 23.

The Sun are through to the playoffs. They are 27-12 heading into the final game of the regular season. The Sky are currently ranked 10th with a 13-26 record. However, there’s still a chance for them to qualify. For that to happen, they need to beat Connecticut and need the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics to lose their games.

⁠⁠Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun game details and odds

The Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Boston and The U. It will also stream live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Sky (+575) vs. Sun (-850)

Spread: Sky (+13) vs. Sun (-13)

Total (O/U): Sky -110 (o154) vs. Sun -110 (u154)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun preview

The two teams have met 68 times in the regular season, with Connecticut holding a 36-32 advantage. In their past 10 games, the Sun hold a 6-4 advantage.

⁠⁠Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun starting lineups

Chicago has a long list of injuries and will be without Angel Reese (wrist injury), Elizabeth Williams (torn meniscus) and Diamond DeShields (sprained right ankle). Chennedy Carter (foot) and Kamilla Cardoso (shoulder injury) are day-to-day. If Cardoso and Carter don’t recover in time, Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon should start:

PG: Rachel Banham SG: Lindsay Allen SF: Michaela Onyenwere PF: Isabelle Harrison C: Brianna Turner

The Sky’s key bench players should be Kaela Davis, Dana Evans and Moriah Jefferson.

The Sun will be without Tiffany Mitchell as she continues to deal with an illness. Connecticut coach Stephanie White should start:

PG: Tyasha Harris SG: Dijonai Carrington SF: DeWanna Bonner PF: Alyssa Thomas C: Brionna Jones

The Sun’s key players off of the bench should be Marina Mabrey, Veronica Burton and Olivia Nelson-Ododa.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups. They could change based on the availability of players who are uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun prediction

The Sun are heavily favored to win this game at home. As Chicago fights for playoff qualification, injuries threaten to play spoilsport to the team’s efforts to put up a fight. While Connecticut should get the win, it might not cover the spread. This should be a low-scoring game with the team total staying under 154 points.