- Matchup: Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky
- Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ABC
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This Saturday, the Indiana Fever (19-12) will visit the United Center to face off against the Chicago Sky (12-19).
In their previous game, the Indiana Fever faced the Las Vegas Aces but were narrowly defeated with a final score of 86-84. Indiana concluded the game shooting 46.3% from the floor (31 of 67) and made 7 out of 20 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Fever converted 15 of 20 shots for a percentage of 75.0%. On the boards, they secured 23 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards. Additionally, the Fever accumulated 27 assists and forced 6 turnovers while achieving 4 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed their opponents to hit 40.7% of their attempts, with Las Vegas shooting 35 of 86. The Aces also recorded 11 assists and 6 steals, along with 33 total rebounds (11 offensive and 22 defensive) and 3 blocks. Las Vegas performed well at the foul line, making 11 of 14 attempts for a 78.6% success rate, while sinking 5 of 22 shots from beyond the arc.
Kelsey Mitchell stood out in this matchup, scoring 28 points with a shooting percentage of 55.6% (10 of 18). She played for 39 minutes but did not record any rebounds. Mitchell also contributed 4 assists to the team’s efforts.
The Fever currently holds a season record of 19-12. On average, they score 96.1 points per game (ranking 1st in the WNBA), with a shooting percentage of 48.4% from the field. Indiana is also impressive from beyond the arc, shooting 38.6% on three-pointers (318 of 824) and 82.8% from the free-throw line. The team collects an average of 33.6 rebounds per game and boasts a total of 643 assists this season, ranking 7th in the league for assists. They turn the ball over 14.3 times per game and average 22.1 personal fouls. Defensively, the Fever force 12.5 turnovers each game while drawing 22.4 fouls. They rank 8th in assists allowed with 628 for the season. Indiana permits opponents to shoot at a rate of 46.3% (387 of 695) and concedes an average of 30.7 rebounds per game, along with a 34.3% three-point shooting percentage. They rank 12th in the league for points allowed per game at 90.5.
In their last appearance, the Chicago Sky triumphed over the Los Angeles Sparks with a score of 95-88. The Sky secured 26 defensive rebounds and 3 offensive rebounds, totaling 29 for the game. They committed 12 turnovers but also managed to achieve 7 steals. The Sparks were assessed 19 personal fouls, allowing the Sky 19 attempts from the foul line, converting 16 for a percentage of 84.2%. Chicago excelled from distance, hitting 9 of 20 three-pointers (45.0%). Overall, they shot 35 of 66 from the field for a shooting percentage of 53.0%. On the other hand, the Sparks shot 32 of 68, achieving 47.1% from the field and 37.5% from three-point territory (9 of 24) while shooting 15 of 20 from the foul line (75.0%). Chicago’s rebounding effort allowed Los Angeles to gather a total of 35 rebounds (9 on the offensive end).
Kamilla Cardoso made notable contributions to the Sky’s victory, shooting 4 of 9 for a field goal percentage of 44.4% and grabbing 7 rebounds. She scored 15 points in 29 minutes of action and added 3 assists.
This season, the Chicago Sky holds a record of 12-19. They average 21.3 personal fouls per game, shooting 76.4% from the line. The Sky average 21.6 assists per game (5th in the WNBA) while committing 12.4 turnovers. With 2,737 total points this season, they average 88.3 points per game and collect 32.9 rebounds per game. Chicago’s shooting percentage from the floor stands at 44.7% (8th in basketball). Defensively, they rank 11th for points allowed per game at 89.9, forcing 13.3 turnovers and allowing opponents to shoot 44.4% from the floor (6th). The Sky’s defense allows 31.4% from beyond the arc (235 of 748) and teams convert on 80.1% of their free throws, while permitting an average of 20.1 assists and 37.3 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 15th in those categories, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA action against the spread?
Prediction: Take Chicago
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