Thursday, July 24, 2025 – 8:30 PM ET
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: ESPN / WNBA League Pass
Matchup Overview
The Seattle Storm head to Chicago looking to rebound from a blowout loss to Dallas, while the Sky aim to snap a three-game losing streak. Both teams are navigating roster challenges, but Seattle’s defensive pedigree and veteran leadership give them a clear edge heading into this first meeting of the season.
| Team | Record | Last 5 Games | Home/Away Split | Win Probability |
| Seattle Storm | 14–10 | L-W-L-W-L | 6–5 Away | 68.4% |
| Chicago Sky | 7–16 | L-L-L-W-W | 4–6 Home | 31.6% |
Key Players to Watch
Seattle Storm
Nneka Ogwumike – Averaging 17.3 PPG and 7.5 RPG, she’s the Storm’s most consistent scorer and rebounder.
Skylar Diggins-Smith – Missed the last game for personal reasons; her return would boost Seattle’s playmaking and tempo.
Ezi Magbegor – Anchoring the defense with 2.3 offensive rebounds per game, she’s a force in the paint.
Chicago Sky
Angel Reese – Dominating the glass with 12.5 RPG and contributing 13.8 PPG; she’s posted 10 straight double-doubles.
Kamilla Cardoso – Emerging rookie presence, adding size and rim protection.
Rachel Banham – Providing perimeter scoring with 11.7 PPG over her last 10 games.
Team Stats Comparison
| Category | Storm | Sky |
| Points Per Game | 80.2 | 77.6 |
| FG% | 44.1% | 41.9% |
| 3PT% | 35.0% | 33.0% |
| FT% | 81.5% | 76.8% |
| Rebounds/Game | 33.0 | 38.3 |
| Assists/Game | 18.3 | 18.4 |
| Turnovers/Game | 13.2 | 15.0 |
| Steals/Game | 8.3 | 5.7 |
| Blocks/Game | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Tactical Breakdown
Frontcourt Clash: Ogwumike and Magbegor vs. Reese and Cardoso will be a physical battle. Seattle’s experience could neutralize Chicago’s rebounding edge.
Guard Play: With Courtney Vandersloot out for the season (ACL), Chicago’s backcourt lacks stability. Seattle’s guards—especially if Diggins returns—could exploit this.
Bench Depth: Alysha Clark and Gabby Williams provide Seattle with scoring and defensive versatility off the bench, while Chicago leans heavily on its starters.
| ATS Trends | Storm 12–12 | Sky 9–14 |
| O/U Trends | Storm 11–13 | Sky 10–13 |
Seattle is 7–2 following a loss this season.
Chicago has failed to cover in three straight games, losing by a combined 73 points.
The Storm won the last matchup 84–71 on July 7, 2024.
GAME ODDS
Seattle Storm 6.5
Chicago Sky 158.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 23, 2025
