Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky: Prediction, preview and odds | September 8, 2024

The ⁠⁠Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky matchup is one of the five WNBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the fourth and final matchup between them this season, with Chicago leading the series 2-1. The two teams last met on June 20, a game that the Sky won 83-72.

While Dallas is mathematically still in the hunt for a playoff spot, it seems unlikely with a 9-25 record. The Wings are fifth in the West and 11th overall. The Sky, meanwhile, hold on to the final playoff spot with a 12-22 record. However, the Atlanta Dream have the same record and are behind Chicago because of their head-to-head record.

⁠⁠Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky game is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Wintrust Arena. The game will be broadcast on The U and Bally Sports Southwest Extra. Fans can also watch it live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Wings (-185) vs. Sky (+155)

Spread: Wings (-5.0) vs. Sky (+5.0)

Total (O/U): Wings -110 (o171.5) vs. Sky -110 (u171.5)

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

⁠⁠Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky preview

The two teams have met 53 times in the regular season, with Chicago holding a slight 27-26 advantage. In their past 10 matchups, the Sky hold a 7-3 record, including four wins out of the past five.

⁠⁠Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky starting lineups

Dallas will be without Stephanie Soares (illness). Wings coach Latricia Trammell should start:

PG: Jacy Sheldon SG: Arike Ogunbowale SF: Natasha Howard PF: Satou Sabally C: Teaira McCowan

The Wings’ key bench players should be Sevgi Uzun, Maddy Siegrist and Kalani Brown.

The Sky were dealt a major blow in their playoff push as Angel Reese is out for the season with a wrist injury. Elizabeth Williams (torn meniscus) is out for the year as well. Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon should start:

PG: Chennedy Carter SG: Lindsay Allen SF: Michaela Onyenwere PF: Isabelle Harrison C: Kamilla Cardoso

Chicago’s key contributors off the bench should be Diamond DeShields and Rachel Banham.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky prediction

Despite being at home, Chicago is projected to lose this game. This is understandable because of Reese’s absence. Dallas should cover the spread for a win. While there should be enough offense, the team total might not reach the projected 171.5-point mark.