Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Use Code SSWC The Seattle Storm will visit the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, with coverage available on WNBA League Pass, CW26, and two additional broadcast outlets. Chicago enters as a 3.5-point favorite, with the Sky priced at -162 on the moneyline and Seattle listed at +136. The total is set at 171.5 points. ESPN Analytics gives Chicago a 67.5% chance of winning, compared with 32.5% for Seattle. Before placing any wagers on Wednesday’s matchup, be sure to check out our free WNBA Picks.
Seattle Searches for a Road Breakthrough
Seattle enters Wednesday’s game with a 6-19 overall record and a 2-11 record away from home. The Storm have lost four of their last five games, including recent losses to Washington, Atlanta, Portland, and Phoenix. Their lone victory during that stretch was an 82-64 road win over Los Angeles. Seattle recently lost to Washington 84-79 after falling 89-78 to Atlanta, giving the Storm consecutive defeats heading into this matchup.
The Storm are averaging 80.0 points per game while allowing 85.1 points. They are shooting 42% from the field and averaging 32.9 rebounds and 18.6 assists per contest. Seattle also produces 4.4 blocks and 7.7 steals per game. Those numbers show a team that has remained active defensively, but its scoring average is 5.1 points lower than its points-against average.
Seattle’s biggest concern is its inability to consistently keep pace on the scoreboard. The Storm have been held below 80 points in each of their last five games, scoring 79, 78, 82, 72, and 67 points during that period. Although they managed to hold Los Angeles to 64 points in their only recent win, Seattle allowed at least 84 points in each of its other three road games during this five-game sample. The Storm will need a more productive offensive performance to challenge a Chicago team averaging 86.4 points per game.
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Chicago Returns Home Seeking a Response
Chicago comes into this contest with a 7-16 overall record and a 3-7 record at Wintrust Arena. The Sky have also lost four of their last five games. They recently lost to Dallas 96-91 and Los Angeles 102-87 after earning a 77-66 victory over Phoenix. Chicago also suffered a 98-90 overtime loss to Las Vegas before losing another meeting with Las Vegas 107-99. Wednesday’s contest gives the Sky an opportunity to end their current two-game losing streak.
The Sky are averaging 86.4 points per game while surrendering 89.7 points. Chicago shoots 44% from the field and averages 33.7 rebounds and 20.6 assists. Defensively, the Sky average 5.1 blocks and 6.7 steals per game. Compared with Seattle, Chicago has the higher averages in scoring, field-goal percentage, rebounds, assists, and blocks.
Chicago’s offensive production stands out as its primary advantage in this matchup. The Sky have scored at least 87 points in four of their last five games, including 91 against Dallas, 87 against Los Angeles, 90 in overtime against Las Vegas, and 99 in their earlier meeting with Las Vegas. However, Chicago’s defensive numbers remain a concern. The Sky allow 89.7 points per game and have surrendered at least 96 points in four of their last five contests. Even with that weakness, Seattle’s 80.0-point scoring average may not be enough to fully exploit Chicago’s defensive difficulties.
Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky Picks and Prediction
Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky Pick
- Pick: Chicago Sky -3.5
Chicago is the preferred side at home. The Sky have the stronger scoring average at 86.4 points per game, compared with 80.0 for the Storm, and they hold statistical advantages in field-goal percentage, rebounding, assists, and blocks. Chicago has also reached at least 87 points in four of its last five outings, while Seattle has failed to reach 80 points in four of its last five. Seattle’s 2-11 road record adds another reason to favor the Sky. With ESPN Analytics giving Chicago a 67.5% win probability, I am willing to lay the 3.5 points with the home team.
Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky Total Pick
- Pick: Under 171.5
I am taking the under 171.5 in this matchup. Seattle’s last five games produced combined totals of 163, 167, 146, 149, and 157 points, with all five finishing below Wednesday’s number. The Storm are averaging 80.0 points and have scored fewer than 80 in four of their last five games. Chicago has been involved in several higher-scoring contests, but its 77-66 win over Phoenix also showed that its games do not always turn into shootouts. With Seattle’s recent totals remaining comfortably below this line, the under is my choice.
Final Score Prediction: Chicago Sky 87 – Seattle Storm 80
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