WNBA Game Preview: Toronto Tempo (7-8) vs. Connecticut Sun (2-14)

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Tip‑Off: 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena — Uncasville, Connecticut

Capacity: 9,323

Court Type: Hardwood

Injury Report

Toronto Tempo

Aaliyah Edwards (PF): Probable — minor ankle soreness

Jordin Canada (PG): Questionable — wrist sprain, game‑time decision

Monique Billings (F/C): Fully available

No major rotational absences

Connecticut Sun

Alyssa Thomas (F): Out — season‑ending Achilles injury

DeWanna Bonner (F): Questionable — knee inflammation

Brionna Jones (C): Probable — conditioning management

Tyasha Harris (PG): Fully available

Connecticut’s injury situation remains one of the worst in the league, heavily impacting their offensive structure and defensive rebounding.

Team Records & Recent Form

Toronto Tempo (7–8)

Last 5 Games: L–W–L–W–L

Offensive Rating: Trending upward; improved spacing with Edwards’ interior presence

Defensive Rating: Middle of the pack; struggles against elite wings

Form Notes:

Tempo is inconsistent but competitive in nearly every game

Road performance has been respectable (3–4 away)

Backcourt production fluctuates depending on Canada’s availability

Connecticut Sun (2–14)

Last 5 Games: L–L–L–W–L

Offensive Rating: Bottom 3 in the league

Defensive Rating: Bottom 5, especially in transition

Form Notes:

Injuries have gutted their identity

Struggle to generate efficient half‑court offense

Rebounding issues without Thomas and Bonner consistently available

Series History

2025 Season Series: Toronto won 2–1

2026 Season Series: First meeting

Trend: Toronto’s athleticism and pace have given Connecticut trouble, especially in transition matchups

Key Player Matchups

1. Aaliyah Edwards (TOR) vs Brionna Jones (CON)

Edwards’ physicality and rim pressure vs Jones’ post scoring and footwork

If Jones is limited, Connecticut loses its most reliable interior option

2. Jordin Canada (TOR) vs Tyasha Harris (CON)

Canada’s speed and defensive pressure can disrupt Harris’ rhythm

If Canada sits, Toronto loses a major on‑ball creator

3. Monique Billings (TOR) vs DeWanna Bonner (CON)

Billings’ rebounding vs Bonner’s length and shot‑making

Bonner’s availability dramatically shifts Connecticut’s offensive ceiling

4. Tempo Transition Attack vs Sun Half‑Court Defense

Toronto thrives when pushing pace

Connecticut struggles to defend early‑clock actions

Betting Trends

Toronto Tempo

4–2 ATS in last 6 road games

Under has hit in 5 of last 7

6–1 when scoring 80+ points

Connecticut Sun

1–7 ATS in last 8

Have allowed 80+ points in 9 of last 11

Under has hit in 4 of last 6 home games

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Toronto has covered 4 of last 5 vs Connecticut

Last 3 meetings have gone Under

GAME ODDS

Toronto Tempo                 – 1.5

Connecticut Sun               168.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 18, 2026

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