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In the first of five WNBA regular season games scheduled for Sunday, the Seattle Storm will face off against the Connecticut Sun. Both teams have already secured their spots in the playoffs.
This will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Storm having previously claimed a 72-61 victory on June 23. Overall, the two teams have met 52 times, with the Sun holding a 30-22 edge in the head-to-head record.
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Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Sun: Preview, Prediction and Odds
The 2024 WNBA regular season matchup between the Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun is set for Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT).
The game will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Boston and FOX 13+, with live streaming on WNBA League Pass and Amazon Prime Video - Seattle.
Moneyline: Seattle Storm (+2.5) vs Connecticut Sun (-2.5)
Spread: Seattle Storm (+120) vs Connecticut Sun (-148)
Total over/under: Seattle Storm (o152.5-108) vs Connecticut Sun (u152.5-108)
Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Sun: Preview
The Seattle Storm have lost four of their last six games in the league, holding the fifth spot overall and third in the Western Conference with a 19-12 record.
Noelle Quinn's squad averages 83.5 points per game on 43.1% shooting from the field, the third-best offense in the league. However, they have struggled significantly from beyond the arc, being the only team shooting below 30% (28.95%) from the 3-point range.
Jewell Loyd has been a standout for Seattle this season, averaging 20.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
On the other hand, the Connecticut Sun holds the second-best record in the league, with 23 wins in 31 games. The Eastern Conference powerhouse has won five of their last seven games.
Connecticut is averaging 79.9 points per game on 42.6% shooting from the floor, including 31.4% from 3-point range.
While DeWanna Bonner, DiJonai Carrington, Brionna Jones, Alyssa Thomas, and Tyasha Harris have been consistently strong for Connecticut since the season began, the addition of Marina Mabrey has significantly bolstered their offense.
The former Chicago Sky player is averaging 15.6 points on an impressive 46.8% shooting from beyond the arc.
Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Sun: Predicted starting lineups
Seattle Storm: Gabby Williams, Nneka Ogwumike, Ezi Magbegor, Jewell Loyd and Skylar Diggins-Smith.
Connecticut Sun: DeWanna Bonner, DiJonai Carrington, Brionna Jones, Alyssa Thomas, and Tyasha Harris.
Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Sun: Prediction
The Seattle Storm is going through a rough patch, but the team is expected to deliver a much-improved performance against the Connecticut Sun. With a roster of game-changing players, Seattle is likely to find a way to break out of their slump.
However, overcoming the Connecticut Sun on the road will be a tough challenge. Expect Alyssa Thomas to lead the Sun to another home victory with a stellar all-around performance.
