WNBA Game Preview: Connecticut Sun (3-16) vs. Seattle Storm (12-8)

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The Connecticut Sun (3-16) visit the Seattle Storm (12-8) on Friday, July 11 at 10:00 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena, marking their third and final regular-season meeting of 2025. After Connecticut stunned Seattle with a 93–83 win earlier this week, the Storm will be seeking revenge and a bounce-back performance in front of their home crowd.

Team Form & Standings

TeamRecordLast 5 GamesConference Rank
Seattle Storm12-8L–W–W–L–W3rd (West)
Connecticut Sun3-16W–L–L–L–L6th (East)

Seattle is 6–3 at home and ranks 5th in scoring defense (79.3 PPG allowed).

Connecticut snapped a 10-game losing streak with their win over Seattle on July 9.

Projected Starters & Key Players

Seattle Storm

Guards: Skylar Diggins, Erica Wheeler

Forwards: Gabby Williams, Nneka Ogwumike

Center: Ezi Magbegor

Key Player: Skylar Diggins – 18.5 PPG, 5.9 APG; All-Star selection

X-Factor: Nneka Ogwumike – 17.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG; dominant in the paint

Connecticut Sun

Guards: Jacy Sheldon, Saniya Rivers

Forwards: Aneesah Morrow, Olivia Nelson-Ododa

Center: Tina Charles

Key Player: Tina Charles – 14.5 PPG, 4.7 RPG; dropped 29 points in last meeting

X-Factor: Aneesah Morrow – emerging rookie with scoring upside

Team Stats Comparison

CategorySeattle StormConnecticut Sun
Points Per Game82.370.9
FG%45.6%39.2%
3PT%35.0%29.1%
Rebounds/Game31.230.0
Assists/Game21.716.8
Points Allowed/Game79.388.7

Seattle ranks top 3 in field goal percentage and assists, while Connecticut ranks last in scoring offense and defensive efficiency.

Game Storylines

Revenge Game: Seattle was stunned by Connecticut’s 93–83 win on July 9, despite 23 points from Diggins.

Sun’s Struggles: Connecticut has the worst offensive and defensive metrics in the league and is 1–9 on the road.

Storm’s Bounce Back: Seattle is 6–3 at home and has won 3 of their last 5 games. They’ll look to reassert dominance.

Betting Insights

Trends:

Seattle is 11–9 ATS, but 0–4 ATS as double-digit favorites.

Connecticut is 8–11 ATS, and 7–5 ATS when double-digit underdogs.

The under has hit in 6 of Connecticut’s 10 road games.

Game Details

Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Seattle Storm

Date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Time: 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

Broadcast: ION WNBA League Pass

GAME ODDS

Connecticut Sun               158.5

Seatttle Storm                   – 16.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 10, 2025