- Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs. Chicago Sky
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ION
- Point Spread: Connecticut (+7.5)
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The Connecticut Sun (2-9) will face the Chicago Sky (3-6) at Wintrust Arena this Friday. The Sky are favored by 7.5 points in this matchup, with the total set at 161.5.
In their previous encounter, the Connecticut Sun lost to the Atlanta Dream, finishing at 91-75. Connecticut had a field goal percentage of 47.3%, making 26 of 55 attempts, alongside 4 out of 17 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 19 of 29 for a success rate of 65.5%. The team pulled down 28 rebounds, of which 3 were offensive, and dished out 17 assists while forcing 13 turnovers, resulting in 8 steals. Defensively, the Sun allowed their opponents to shoot 47.1% from the floor, with Atlanta securing 22 assists and 10 steals in the game. Additionally, Atlanta recorded 35 rebounds (9 offensive, 26 defensive) and made 13 of 18 from the free-throw line, shooting 72.2%. From beyond the arc, they had a 37.8% success rate, sinking 14 of 37 attempts.
A standout in that matchup was Aneesah Morrow, who scored 20 points on 7 of 12 shooting, played for 30 minutes, and grabbed 13 rebounds while also adding 2 assists.
Heading into this game, Connecticut holds a 2-9 record this season, averaging 75.5 points per game (15th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 41.2%. Their three-point shooting stands at 26.1% (57 of 218) and they maintain a free-throw percentage of 67.5%. The Sun average 33.4 rebounds per game and have accumulated 196 assists so far, ranking 5th in the league for assists. However, they also turn the ball over 14.8 times per game, alongside committing an average of 23.2 fouls. On defense, Connecticut forces 15.1 turnovers per game and permits 20.7 personal fouls, ranking 13th in the WNBA for allowed assists, yielding a total of 223 this season. They possess a field goal success rate against them of 47.6% (166 of 228) and allow 32.6 rebounds per game, giving up 35.5% on three-pointers, while being 12th in the league for points allowed per game (88.4).
On the other hand, the Chicago Sky recently suffered a defeat against the Washington Mystics, with a final score of 90-72. The Sky grabbed 24 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive rebounds, totaling 29. They recorded 18 turnovers against 9 steals. The Mystics committed 16 fouls, leading to 16 free-throw attempts for Chicago, where they managed to convert 10 for a 62.5% rate. From three-point territory, Chicago made 6 of 16 (37.5%). Overall, they finished shooting 28 for 64 from the field, giving them a shooting percentage of 43.8%. Defensively, the Sky allowed Washington to shoot 32 of 73 from the field, equating to 43.8%, and closed the game at 35.3% from beyond the arc (6 out of 17). Chicago also struggled at the free-throw line, making 20 of 32 attempts (62.5%) and gave up a total of 46 rebounds to Washington (17 offensive).
Sydney Taylor made her mark in the game, hitting 6 of 13 attempts for a shooting percentage of 46.2%, accruing 15 points in just 20 minutes, along with 1 rebound and 1 assist.
The Chicago Sky have a record of 3-6 this season, accumulating 734 points (81.6 per game) and averaging 34.0 rebounds. They commit 21.3 fouls per game and boast a free-throw percentage of 75.8%. Offensively, Chicago shoots 41.2% from the field, ranking 13th in the league. Their assist average stands at 19.2 per game (9th in the league), coupled with 11.8 turnovers per match. The Sky rank 11th in points allowed per game, giving up 86.7, and yield 18.8 assists while allowing an average of 39.7 rebounds, placing 5th and 15th respectively in the WNBA. Opponents shoot 33.0% from the three-point line against them (68 of 206), while Chicago allows free-throw shooting at 78.9%. They force 13.2 turnovers per game and permit shooting at 42.7% from the field (ranked 6th in the WNBA).
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Pick: Take Connecticut (+7.5)
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