Chicago Sky vs Connectitut Sun Picks and Predictions September 3rd 2025

Defensive Urgency for Connecticut

The Connecticut Sun are part of a three-team fight to steer clear of the WNBA cellar, and head coach Rachid Meziane insists the key is defense. After watching his team fade in the fourth quarter of a 93-76 home loss to Atlanta, Meziane pointed to toughness and pride on the defensive end as the foundation.

“We stopped playing defense in the last quarter, and we gave up the game,” Meziane said. “We didn’t put pressure on the passers, on the ball, and small advantages turned into big ones.”

Tina Charles led the Sun with 22 points on her bobblehead day, while rookie Leila Lacan added 17 points for her third double-digit scoring outing in the past four games. Bettors can stay updated on how Connecticut matches up moving forward with the latest WNBA scores and odds

Chicago’s Struggles Continue

The Chicago Sky enter with a 9-30 record, tied with Dallas for the fewest wins in the league. They have dropped four straight and 17 of their last 19. In their latest setback, a 79-69 loss at Seattle, rookie Angel Reese delivered her fifth consecutive double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Michaela Onyenwere chipped in 11, but Chicago was undone by 22 turnovers.

“It’s really hard to beat good teams when you’re giving those possessions away,” Sky coach Tyler Marsh said.

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Season Series at Stake

This will be the fourth and final meeting between the teams. Chicago won by 12 on June 15, but Connecticut has responded with victories on Aug. 13 (71-62) and Aug. 23 (94-84). In the most recent clash, Charles posted her 200th career double-double, while Bria Hartley—who is now sidelined with a season-ending meniscus tear—scored 23 points. Marina Mabrey had 20 for Chicago and Kia Nurse contributed 19 off the bench.

A Connecticut victory would clinch the season series, a small but important marker in a campaign where both sides are looking for positives. Bettors seeking an edge on this matchup can review expert WNBA picks before tip-off.

Pride and Player Development

While neither team is in the playoff mix, Wednesday’s game carries weight. For the Sun, it is about establishing a defensive identity and leaning on Charles’ experience. For the Sky, it is about cutting down turnovers and continuing to develop Reese as the cornerstone of the franchise.

With both squads trying to avoid the ignominy of last place, bettors can see which experts are consistently delivering results on the best handicappers leaderboard or secure additional insight with premium buy picks