Tip-off: 2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT)
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
TV: CBS Sports Network (National); NBC Sports Chicago (Local)
Team Form & Records
Connecticut Sun: 8–27 overall, 3–1 in their last four, winners of two straight games
Chicago Sky: 9–26 overall, 1–4 in their last five, snapped a five-game losing streak in their most recent outing
Season Series
Tied 1–1 this season
Sky won 78–66 on June 15 in Connecticut
Sun evened the series with a 71–62 victory on August 13 in Connecticut
Key Storylines
Connecticut’s Back-to-Back Breakthrough
The Sun earned their first consecutive wins of the season by downing Washington 67–56 on August 21, led by Tina Charles’s 21 points and strong contributions from UConn alums Aaliyah Edwards (10 points) and Olivia Nelson-Ododa (8 points).
Stifling Defense
Connecticut has held three of its last four opponents under 70 points, showcasing renewed toughness on the interior and perimeter.
Chicago’s Upset Spark
The Sky snapped a five-game slide with a 91–85 upset win over the Liberty on the road. Kamilla Cardoso poured in 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Angel Reese chipped in 21 points and 10 boards, fueling Chicago’s late-season pride push.
Playing for Momentum
Neither team is in playoff contention, but both are eager to build positive momentum. Chicago coach Tyler Marsh emphasized the importance of finishing strong despite underachieving expectations this year.
Player Matchups
Tina Charles vs. Kamilla Cardoso
Charles’s seasoned post scoring and midrange touch against Cardoso’s physical rebounding and interior defense.
Aaliyah Edwards vs. Angel Reese
Two rising forwards known for toughness on the boards and efficient scoring in the paint.
Leila Lacan vs. Courtney Williams
Lacan’s playmaking and perimeter shooting against Williams’s veteran ball-handling and defensive instincts.
Betting Trends
Connecticut is 2–15 on the road this season; Chicago is 5–13 at home.
Both clubs rank in the bottom half of the league in offensive and defensive ratings, suggesting a modest pace.
More Insight:
Explore how both teams’ pace-of-play metrics influence total scoring.
Track Chicago’s veteran guard rotation and its effect on late-game execution.
Monitor potential roster changes or player rest decisions with no playoff stakes on the line.
Compare this matchup’s defensive strategies to other low-scoring affairs this season.
GAME ODDS
Connecticut Sun 158.5
Chicago Sky – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 22, 2025
