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Playoff-Hungry Storm Look to Rebound in Chicago
The Seattle Storm enter Tuesday’s matchup with the Chicago Sky clinging to the final WNBA playoff spot. Seattle has dropped seven of its last eight games, while Chicago continues to spiral, losing 12 of its last 13 contests.
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Match Information
- Sport: Basketball (WNBA)
- Teams: Seattle Storm vs. Chicago Sky
- Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- Start Time: TBD
- Broadcast: TBD
Betting Odds (Projected)
(official lines TBD – based on recent trends and power ratings)
- Storm Moneyline: -185
- Sky Moneyline: +155
- Spread: Storm -4.5
- Total: 164.5 O/U
The Storm Can Win If…
They close out late games. Six of Seattle’s last seven losses have been by two possessions or fewer, including an 85-82 setback against Phoenix on Sunday. Nneka Ogwumike (24 pts, 7 reb) and Skylar Diggins (14 pts, 6 ast) paced the offense, but defensive lapses in crunch time proved costly.
Seattle ranks 6th in scoring (82.4 ppg) but struggles defensively, allowing 83.9 ppg (9th WNBA). Against a Chicago team that struggles to generate consistent offense, the Storm need to lock in late and avoid giving away another winnable game.
The Sky Can Win If…
They get Angel Reese back on the floor. Reese (14.2 pts, 12.6 reb) has missed seven straight games with a back injury but could be cleared for contact this week. Without her, Chicago has been out-rebounded badly and lacks interior presence.
Ariel Atkins (team-high 15.6 ppg) is easing back from a calf injury, while Rachel Banham (15 pts) and Kamilla Cardoso (14 pts, 7 reb) led the charge in Friday’s blowout loss to Golden State. Chicago has dropped four games by 30+ points this season — tying a WNBA record — but at home, they’ll look to keep it close with scrappy defense and improved shooting.
Key Stats Comparison
| Category | Seattle Storm (17-18) | Chicago Sky (8-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Games | 3-7 | 1-9 |
| PPG | 82.4 (6th) | 76.2 (12th) |
| Opponent PPG Allowed | 83.9 (9th) | 87.5 (12th) |
| FG% | 44.5% (5th) | 40.9% (11th) |
| Rebounding | 36.9 rpg (7th) | 33.2 rpg (12th) |
The Lean
Seattle blew out Chicago 95-57 in their last meeting (July 24) and still has playoff urgency, while the Sky are simply playing out the string. If Angel Reese returns, Chicago could keep this closer, but the Storm’s offensive balance should prevail.
Model Projection: Storm 86, Sky 76
- Pick: Storm -4.5
- Total Lean: Under 164.5
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