Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut.
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Recent team forms
Chicago Sky: 15-23 overall (5-13 away). They dropped a 113-90 home loss to the Indiana Fever on Aug. 23, snapping a three-game win streak (wins over Golden State Valkyries 73-70, New York Liberty 93-86, and Seattle Storm 82-80). They average 87.4 points per game but allow 89.9. Last 10: roughly 5-5. Coach Tyler Marsh has emphasized competing hard despite the eliminated status.
Connecticut Sun: 9-27 overall (6-12 home). They are 2-8 in their last 10 and coming off consecutive road losses (68-77 at LA Sparks on Aug. 22 and 78-101 at Las Vegas). They average just 79.0 points per game (near the bottom of the league) while allowing 87.0. Home form has been modest at best.
Injury reports
Chicago Sky: Skylar Diggins (G) – Out (right knee; sidelined since early July, no clear return timetable). Rickea Jackson (F) – Out for season (left knee ACL). DiJonai Carrington (G/F) – Day-to-day/Questionable (foot). Other rotation players such as Natasha Cloud, Kamilla Cardoso, Azura Stevens, Courtney Vandersloot, and Rachel Banham are expected available.
Connecticut Sun: Brittney Griner (C) – Out/Questionable (left knee; missed multiple recent games). Olivia Nelson-Ododa (C) – Game-time decision/Questionable (knee). Leila Lacan (G) – Out (not injury-related; with Team France for FIBA World Cup, missing several games). Aaliyah Edwards (F) and Raegan Beers (F) have also appeared on recent day-to-day reports (ankle/jaw). The frontcourt is significantly thinned.
Current key roster pieces
Sky: Kamilla Cardoso (C, ~14.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 1.5 BPG – team leader), Natasha Cloud (G, playmaking and scoring), Azura Stevens (F), Courtney Vandersloot / Rachel Banham / Sydney Taylor (guards), Elizabeth Williams, Aicha Coulibaly, and others. Depth is tested by the Diggins and Jackson absences.
Sun: Olivia Nelson-Ododa (when available, recent strong scoring), Charlisse Leger-Walker, Kennedy Burke, Diamond Miller, Saniya Rivers, Hailey Van Lith, and supporting pieces. Without Griner and Lacan, scoring and size are limited.
Key player vs. player matchups
Kamilla Cardoso vs. Olivia Nelson-Ododa / remaining Sun bigs: Cardoso has dominated recent meetings (26 points in the July 30 Sky win). She should feast on the interior if Griner remains out and Nelson-Ododa is limited.
Natasha Cloud / Sky guards vs. Sun perimeter (Leger-Walker, Rivers, etc.): Cloud facilitates and scores; the Sky rank higher in assists (21.5 APG). Sun rely more on steals (8.3 SPG) but struggle to generate consistent offense.
Overall interior battle: Sky’s size and Cardoso’s presence give them a clear edge against a depleted Sun frontcourt. Rebounding and paint points should favor Chicago.
Series history (2026 season)
The teams have met three times this year (fourth overall meeting Tuesday):
June 5: Sky 85–80 Sun (Chicago home)
June 22: Sun 92–63 Sky (Connecticut home – big Sun win)
July 30: Sky 94–88 Sun (Chicago home; Cardoso 26 points)
Sky lead the season series 2-1. Historical matchups have often been competitive, but Chicago has the recent edge and better overall talent/form.
Betting trends
Chicago is the better team on paper, especially with Sun injuries, but both are playing out the string with limited motivation. Over/Under has been mixed historically between these clubs.
Chicago enters as the clear favorite and should control the paint and tempo. Expect a professional but low-stakes contest between two eliminated Eastern Conference sides, with the Sky favored to secure the season-series edge. Final injury confirmations closer to tip-off could influence the margin.
GAME ODDS
Chicago Sky – 4.5
Connecticut Sun 169.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, August 24, 2026
