The Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm game is one of the four WNBA regular season matchups on Sunday, July 7. Both squads have won a game against each other.
The Sky have been up-and-down this season with an 8-11 record, occupying the third seed in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, the Storm have been one of the hottest teams in the league—holding the fourth-best record with 13-7.
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm game details and odds
The game is scheduled to tip off at 6:00 P.M. ET at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. It will be televised on FOX13, Prime Video, and MARQ, while online streaming can be accessed on Fubo and WNBA League Pass.
The odds are as follows:
Moneyline: Sky (+390) vs Storm (-480)
Spread: Sky (+9.5) vs Storm (-8.5)
Total (O/U): Sky -110 (o164.5) vs Storm -110 (u164.5)
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm preview
These teams have faced each other for a total of 48 times in the regular season. The Storm have won 25 games against the Sky, while the latter won 23.
The Sky won their matchup on July 5 with a score of 88-84. In their first meeting this season, the Storm won by nine points (77-68).
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm starting lineups
Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon is expected to use a starting lineup consisting of Lindsay Allen (G), Chennedy Carter (G), Marina Mabrey (G), Angel Reese (F) and Kamila Cardoso (C) for this game. Elizabeth WIlliams (G), a key member in the rotation, is currently out for the season with a meniscus injury.
They will be supported by their bench players Dana Evans, Diamond DeShields, Michaela Onyenwere, Isabelle Harrison and Brianna Turner.
Meanwhile, Storm head coach Noel Quinn is projected to deploy a starting lineup featuring Jewell Loyd (G), Skylar Diggins-Smith (G), Jordan Horston (G), Nneka Ogwumike (F), and Ezi Magbegor (C).
Their bench players include Victoria Vivians, Sami Whitcomb, Joyner Holmes, Nika Muhl, Kiana Williams and Mercedes Russell. The only player missing from the Sky is Mackenzie Holmes, who is out for the season with a knee injury.
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm prediction
Seattle Storm is heavily favored to win the match, having won more games this season. They are expected to be aggressive right from the get-go after losing in their previous game against Chicago a couple days ago.
The home crowd of Seattle has also been one of the loudest this season which can help boost the team's confidence.