Tip‑off: 7:00 PM CT
Venue: Wintrust Arena — 200 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, Illinois
Capacity: 10,387
Court Surface: Hardwood (standard WNBA)
Team Overview & Records
Seattle Storm (6–19)
- Road Record: 2–10
- Last 10 Games: 2–8
- Current Form: Lost 4 straight
- Offensive Rating: Inconsistent; bottom‑third in FG% and turnover rate
- Defensive Rating: Struggles defending the paint and second‑chance points
Chicago Sky (7–16)
- Home Record: 4–7
- Last 10 Games: 3–7
- Current Form: Snapped a 3‑game losing streak with last win
- Offensive Rating: Middle‑tier; strong ball movement but streaky shooting
- Defensive Rating: Solid perimeter defense; vulnerable on the glass
Recent Form Snapshot
Seattle Storm — Last Five Games
- L vs Las Vegas, 89–72
- L at Phoenix, 94–81
- L vs Minnesota, 78–70
- L at Dallas, 92–79
- W vs Indiana, 83–77
Seattle’s offense has dipped sharply, averaging 76.4 PPG over the last five. Defensive lapses in transition have been costly.
Chicago Sky — Last Five Games
- W vs Atlanta, 84–79
- L at New York, 96–78
- L vs Connecticut, 88–74
- L at Washington, 82–75
- W vs Phoenix, 91–86
Chicago has been more competitive, averaging 80.8 PPG in the last five, with improved late‑game execution.
Series History
- All‑Time Series: Chicago leads 23–20
- Last 10 Meetings: Chicago leads 6–4
- 2026 Season Series: Chicago leads 1–0
- Sky 87, Storm 76 (June 18, 2026 — Seattle)
Chicago has won four straight against Seattle, including two double‑digit victories.
Projected Injury Report
Seattle Storm
- Jewell Loyd — Probable (ankle soreness)
- Mercedes Russell — Questionable (hip tightness)
- Jordan Horston — Out (foot sprain)
Chicago Sky
- Marina Mabrey — Probable (knee contusion)
- Isabelle Harrison — Out (ACL recovery)
- Ruthy Hebard — Questionable (illness)
Key Player Matchups
PG: Skylar Diggins‑Smith (SEA) vs. Dana Evans (CHI)
- Diggins‑Smith’s playmaking is Seattle’s lifeline; she averages 6.1 APG.
- Evans provides Chicago with pace and perimeter pressure.
- Edge: Slight to Seattle due to veteran control.
SG: Jewell Loyd (SEA) vs. Marina Mabrey (CHI)
- Loyd’s scoring volatility is a major swing factor; she can drop 30 or struggle to hit 30%.
- Mabrey’s physicality and spacing are crucial for Chicago.
- Edge: Seattle if Loyd is healthy; otherwise even.
SF: Gabby Williams (SEA) vs. Angel Reese (CHI)
- Williams brings elite defense but limited shooting.
- Reese is a double‑double machine, averaging 14.2 PPG & 10.7 RPG.
- Edge: Chicago — Reese’s rebounding dominance is a major mismatch.
PF: Ezi Magbegor (SEA) vs. Brianna Turner (CHI)
- Magbegor is Seattle’s best two‑way interior presence.
- Turner is a defensive anchor but limited offensively.
- Edge: Seattle — Magbegor’s scoring versatility.
C: Mercedes Russell (SEA) vs. Elizabeth Williams (CHI)
- Russell’s availability is uncertain.
- Williams is a strong rim protector and rebounder.
- Edge: Chicago — reliability and defensive impact.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Seattle | Chicago |
| Points Per Game | 78.1 | 80.4 |
| Points Allowed | 84.7 | 83.2 |
| FG% | 41.9% | 43.7% |
| 3PT% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Rebounds | 34.2 | 37.5 |
| Turnovers | 14.9 | 13.2 |
Chicago’s rebounding advantage (+3.3) is the most significant statistical gap.
Betting Trends
Seattle Storm
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 road games
- Under is 5–2 in last 7 overall
- 0–4 ATS in last 4 vs Chicago
Chicago Sky
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs losing teams
- Over is 6–3 in last 9 home games
- 3–1 ATS in last 4 home games
GAME ODDS
Seattle Storm 171
Chicago Sky – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 14, 2026
