Connecticut Sun vs Chicago Sky Picks and Prediction for Friday June 5 2026
Use Code SSWC The Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky meet on Friday, June 5, 2026, in a WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM with coverage available on ION and WNBA League Pass. Chicago enters as a 7.5-point favorite with a moneyline of -340, while Connecticut is listed at +270. The total is set at 162.5 points. Be sure to check out our free WNBA picks.
Connecticut Searches for Momentum on the Road
The Sun enter this matchup with a 2-9 overall record and a difficult 1-6 road record. Their recent form has been challenging, as they recently lost to Atlanta, recently lost to Portland, recently lost to Golden State, and recently lost to Seattle. Their lone victory during the last five games came when they recently won over Los Angeles by an 84-81 score. Connecticut has struggled to find consistency, particularly away from home.
From a team perspective, Connecticut is averaging 75.5 points per game while allowing 88.4 points per contest. The Sun are shooting 41% from the field and averaging 33.4 rebounds and 17.8 assists per game. Defensively, they are producing 3.9 blocks and 8.6 steals per contest.
One area that stands out for Connecticut is the defensive pressure reflected by its 8.6 steals per game. However, the Sun have had difficulty limiting opponents on the scoreboard, allowing 88.4 points per game. That combination has contributed to the club's 2-9 overall record entering this contest.
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Chicago Looks to End Its Own Slide
Chicago enters this game with a 3-6 overall record and an 0-4 home record. The Sky are currently riding a five-game losing streak. They recently lost to Washington, recently lost to Minnesota twice, recently lost to Toronto, and recently lost to Dallas. While the overall record is slightly better than Connecticut's, Chicago is still searching for a turnaround performance.
The Sky average 81.6 points per game while allowing 86.7 points. They shoot 41% from the field, matching Connecticut's percentage. Chicago averages 34.0 rebounds and 19.2 assists per game while also posting 5.9 blocks and 6.7 steals per contest.
One of Chicago's strengths is its offensive production relative to Connecticut. The Sky average more than six additional points per game while also producing more assists and blocks. Although the recent losing streak is concerning, those statistical advantages help explain why Chicago enters the game as the betting favorite.
Connecticut Sun vs Chicago Sky Picks and Prediction
Connecticut Sun vs Chicago Sky Pick
- Pick: Chicago Sky -7.5
Chicago has not been winning recently, but the overall numbers still favor the Sky in this matchup. They average more points per game, allow fewer points defensively, grab slightly more rebounds, and distribute more assists than Connecticut. The matchup predictor also gives Chicago a significant edge at 71.4% compared to 28.6% for the Sun. Despite the current losing streak, the statistical profile points toward Chicago being the stronger team entering this game.
Connecticut Sun vs Chicago Sky Total Pick
- Pick: Under 162.5
I lean toward the under in this matchup. Connecticut averages 75.5 points per game while Chicago averages 81.6. Those figures combine for 157.1 points, which sits below the posted total. While both teams have allowed points defensively this season, the offensive averages provided suggest a total that falls short of the 162.5 number.
Final Score Prediction: Chicago Sky 83 – Connecticut Sun 75
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