WNBA Game Preview: Toronto Tempo (3-4) vs. Chicago Sky (3-3)

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Tip‑off: 8:00 PM CT

Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois

Capacity: ~10,400

Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, TSN (Canada), WNBA League Pass

Venue & Context

Wintrust Arena is one of the league’s more balanced shooting environments—neither overly fast nor slow—but Chicago historically gets a 3–4 point home‑court bump due to crowd energy and defensive intensity. Toronto enters on the second game of a Midwest back‑to‑back, while Chicago is returning home after a two‑game road split.

Travel fatigue favors Chicago slightly, but Toronto’s pace‑and‑space offense travels well.

Injury Report

Toronto Tempo

  • Aaliyah Edwards — Probable (ankle soreness) Expected to play; minutes should be normal.
  • Jordin Canada — Questionable (hamstring tightness) Game‑time decision; her absence would significantly impact Toronto’s perimeter defense.
  • Shay Colley — Out (knee sprain) Depth guard unavailable.

Chicago Sky

  • Marina Mabrey — Probable (wrist) Shooting wrist taped but expected to play.
  • Angel Reese — Probable (shoulder) Full participant in practice.
  • Elizabeth Williams — Out (foot) Chicago’s interior depth remains thin.

Team Records & Recent Form

Toronto Tempo (3–4)

  • Last 5: L–W–L–W–L
  • Offensive Rating: 103.7
  • Defensive Rating: 105.9
  • Road Record: 1–3 Toronto has been competitive but inconsistent. Their offense is heavily dependent on tempo and transition scoring. When forced into half‑court sets, efficiency drops sharply.

Chicago Sky (3–3)

  • Last 5: W–L–W–L–W
  • Offensive Rating: 105.1
  • Defensive Rating: 102.4
  • Home Record: 1–1 Chicago has been streaky but improving. Their defense is trending up, and their rebounding edge has been a major factor in wins.

Key Player Matchups

1. Angel Reese vs. Aaliyah Edwards

  • Reese: 14.8 PPG, 11.2 RPG
  • Edwards: 12.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG Edge: Reese Reese’s physicality and offensive rebounding are matchup problems for Toronto, especially if Edwards is less than 100%.

2. Marina Mabrey vs. Kia Nurse

  • Mabrey: 17.1 PPG, 38% 3PT
  • Nurse: 12.4 PPG, 36% 3PT Edge: Mabrey Mabrey’s shot creation gives Chicago a perimeter advantage.

3. Jordin Canada (if active) vs. Dana Evans

  • Canada: 10.7 PPG, elite on‑ball defender
  • Evans: 11.9 PPG, 4.8 APG Edge: Evans (if Canada limited) If Canada sits, Evans will have a major playmaking and pace advantage.

Series History

  • 2025 Season: Chicago won 2–1
  • Last 10 Meetings: Chicago leads 6–4
  • At Wintrust Arena: Chicago has won 4 of last 5 vs. Toronto

Chicago’s defensive pressure and rebounding have historically dictated this matchup.

Betting Trends

Toronto Tempo

  • 2–5 ATS last 7
  • Overs hit in 4 of last 6
  • 1–4 ATS last 5 road games

Chicago Sky

  • 4–2 ATS last 6
  • Unders hit in 3 of last 4
  • 5–1 ATS last 6 vs. Toronto at home

GAME ODDS

Toronto Tempo                 168.5

Chicago Sky                        – 5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 26, 2026