The Seattle Storm (13-6) will look to extend their winning streak to five games as they take on the Chicago Sky (7-11) on Friday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The Storm are placed second in the Western Conference, while the Sky will look to continue their winning run following their win against the Atlanta Dream.
This is the second meeting between these two teams this season, with the Storm dominating the first matchup against the Sky by nine points, winning it with a score of 77-68 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Meanwhile, the Sky will try to pull off an upset on the road to keep their playoff chances alive.
Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm game details and odds
The Storm's game against the Chicago Sky will tip off at 10:00 PM ET and can be broadcast on ION.
- Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ION
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
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Moneyline: Storm (-500) vs. Sky (+380)
Spread: Storm (+9.5) vs. Sky (-9.5)
Total(O/U): 161.5
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm preview
For the Storm, Jewell Loyd continues to be the scoring beast, averaging more than 20 points per game, with Ezi Magbegor dominating the paint.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky ended a string of two straight losses with an 85-77 win over the last-place Atlanta Dream on Tuesday. Rookie forward Angel Reese had a big double-double with 19 rebounds and 12 points in the game, while guard Chennedy Carter paced Atlanta with 26.
Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm injury report and starting lineups
The Chicago Sky have listed two players on the injury report: Nikolina Milic and Elizabeth Williams. Coach Teresa Weatherspoon is anticipated to deploy a starting lineup of Lindsay Allen at G, Marina Mabrey at G, Chennedy Carter at F, Angel Reese at F, and Kamilla Cardoso at C.
The Storm, meanwhile, is expected to start with Skylar Diggins-Smith at PG, Jewell Loyd at SG, Jordin Canada at SF, Nneka Ogwumike at PF, and Ezi Magbegor at C. Their rotation options include Sami Whitcomb, Victoria Vivians, Nika Muhl and Joyner Holmes.
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm prediction
This one really boils down to the Storm being massive favorites at home behind how well they've been playing as of late and Chicago's struggles on both sides of the floor.
Nevertheless, the Sky can never be ruled out. If they can avoid turning the ball over and get solid performances from each of its role players, there is too much talent on this team for it not to be a competitive game.