Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Venue Information
Scotiabank Arena 40 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5J 2X2
- Capacity: ~19,800 for basketball
- One of the league’s loudest and most energetic home courts
- Toronto is 5–2 at home this season, feeding off strong crowd momentum
Injury Report
Connecticut Sun
- Alyssa Thomas — OUT (shoulder, mid‑season return unlikely)
- DeWanna Bonner — OUT (foot fracture)
- Brionna Jones — OUT (Achilles recovery)
- Ty Harris — Probable (ankle soreness)
- Olivia Nelson‑Ododa — OUT (knee)
The Sun remain the most injury‑depleted roster in the league.
Toronto Tempo
- Shay Colley — Probable (hamstring tightness)
- Aaliyah Edwards — Probable (minor knee soreness)
- Jordin Canada — OUT (wrist)
- Emily Engstler — OUT (ankle sprain)
Toronto is mostly healthy, with its core rotation intact.
Team Records & Recent Form
Connecticut Sun (2–11)
- Last 5: 0–5
- Road Record: 1–6
- Offense: 74.1 PPG (12th)
- Defense: 84.9 PPG allowed (11th)
- Trend:
- Injuries have gutted their frontcourt
- Struggling to generate consistent scoring
- Defensive rebounding remains a major issue
Toronto Tempo (6–5)
- Last 5: 3–2
- Home Record: 5–2
- Offense: 82.7 PPG (6th)
- Defense: 79.4 PPG allowed (7th)
- Trend:
- Strong at home
- Balanced scoring from Edwards, Ogunbowale, and Howard
- Defense improving after a shaky start
Series History
- All‑time: Toronto leads 2–1 (Tempo joined league in 2025)
- At Toronto: Tempo lead 2–0
- 2026 Season: First meeting
- Connecticut has never won at Scotiabank Arena.
Starting Lineup Matchups
Connecticut Sun
- Ty Harris — PG
- DiJonai Carrington — SG
- Rebecca Allen — SF
- Moriah Jefferson — G/F
- Queen Egbo — C
Toronto Tempo
- Arike Ogunbowale — PG
- Rhyne Howard — SG
- Aaliyah Edwards — PF
- Nia Coffey — F
- Kalani Brown — C
Key Player Matchups
Arike Ogunbowale (TOR) vs Ty Harris (CON)
- Ogunbowale averaging 21.4 PPG, one of the league’s top scorers
- Harris struggles defensively against elite shot‑creators Advantage: Toronto
Aaliyah Edwards (TOR) vs Queen Egbo (CON)
- Edwards averaging 15.2 PPG, 8.7 RPG
- Egbo forced into heavy minutes due to injuries Advantage: Toronto
Rhyne Howard (TOR) vs Rebecca Allen (CON)
- Howard’s size and shot‑creation give her a major edge
- Allen is a strong defender but overmatched physically Advantage: Toronto
Betting Odds (Projected Market Consensus)
(Not official sportsbook lines — modeled projection)
- Toronto Tempo: -9.5
- Connecticut Sun: +9.5
- Total: 160.5
- Moneyline: TOR -450 / CON +350
Betting Trends
Connecticut Sun
- 1–6 ATS in last 7
- Under is 4–1 in last 5
- 0–5 in last 5 road games
- 0–3 ATS vs Toronto all‑time
Toronto Tempo
- 5–2 ATS at home
- Over is 6–3 in last 9
- 4–1 in last 5 home games
- 2–0 ATS vs Connecticut at home
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Projection:
Toronto Tempo 86 — Connecticut Sun 74
Recommended Plays
- Toronto -9.5
- Tempo have major advantages in scoring, rebounding, and depth
- Connecticut’s injuries create mismatches at every position
- Over 160.5
- Toronto’s pace at home is faster
- Connecticut’s defense has been porous, especially in transition
GAME ODDS
Connecticut Sun 169
Toronto Tempo – 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026
