Storm vs Sky prediction: picks, odds and injuries today
The Seattle Storm are a live underdog in today's storm sky matchup at Wintrust Arena, with Yahoo Sports backing Seattle +2.5 (-105) after four straight head-to-head wins. Chicago opens as a 2.5-point favorite despite injury doubts around Kamilla Cardoso and Skylar Diggins, with the total set at 171.5.
Both teams arrive struggling — the Sky are 7-16 and 5.5 games from the final playoff spot, while the 6-19 Storm sit 7.5 games out — yet the betting market and injury reports tell a sharper story than the standings suggest. For more offbeat sports angles, see our Bizarre World coverage.
Key Takeaways
- Yahoo Sports lists Storm +2.5 (-105) as the best bet, citing Seattle's four-game winning streak over Chicago.
- The Sky may be without three top scorers: Skylar Diggins is out, Kamilla Cardoso is questionable, and Rickea Jackson is out for the season.
- Natisha Hiedeman enters on a heater after a career-high 31 points in Seattle's 84-79 loss to Washington.
- Game time is 12:00 p.m. ET at Wintrust Arena, with a total of 171.5 and Storm moneyline value at +120.
- Seattle ruled out Ezi Magbegor (facial fracture) and Taina Mair (coach's decision) per the final injury report.
Why does the Storm vs Sky line favor Chicago despite Seattle's streak?
The Chicago Sky are unusual 2.5-point home favorites against last-place Seattle, according to Yahoo Sports. On paper, Chicago holds edges in scoring and rebounding — Kamilla Cardoso averages 14.3 points on 58.4% shooting, and the Sky rank eighth in the WNBA with 33.7 rebounds per game.
Yet Seattle has dominated this rivalry lately, winning four straight meetings by margins that covered today's spread. The Storm's top-six defense could exploit a depleted Chicago frontcourt, even though Seattle ranks near the bottom offensively and averages 80.0 points per game.
Who is ruled out on the Storm and Sky injury reports?
Chicago's injury list is the bigger story. Per Athlon Sports, Skylar Diggins is out for a fourth straight game with a right knee injury and no return timetable. DiJonai Carrington remains out recovering from left foot surgery, and Rickea Jackson is lost for the season with a torn ACL.
Kamilla Cardoso is questionable with a right knee issue and could miss her first game of the season. Chloe Bibby is also day-to-day. That leaves Sydney Taylor — who scored 20 points Sunday — as a likely scoring leader if Cardoso sits.
Seattle ruled out Ezi Magbegor for a second game with a facial fracture and Taina Mair by coach's decision to preserve her developmental-contract eligibility. Yahoo lists Mair as questionable heading into tip-off.
What are the best Storm vs Sky picks and odds today?
Yahoo's top pick is Storm +2.5 (-105), with a straight-up moneyline play at +120 also flagged. The same-game parlay stacks Storm +2.5, Sydney Taylor over 15.5 points, and Natisha Hiedeman under 1.5 made threes.
A player prop to watch: Flau'jae Johnson over 5.5 rebounds (+110). The 2026 first-round pick had seven boards against Washington and hit six or more in four of her last seven games. Chicago allows the most opponent rebounds in the league, per Yahoo.
Full lines from Yahoo: spread Storm +2.5 (-110) / Sky -2.5 (-110); moneyline Storm +120 / Sky -140; over/under 171.5. Seven of Chicago's last eight games against Western opponents have gone over that number.
What happened before this Storm vs Sky matchup?
Chicago limps in on a two-game losing streak after falling at Dallas on Sunday, per Athlon Sports. Azura Stevens led with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Sydney Taylor added 20 points. Seattle lost 84-79 at Washington, but Natisha Hiedeman erupted for a career-high 31 points with three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Hiedeman has scored at least 15 points in four straight games and is shooting 50.7% over her last 10, averaging 18.5 points. Flau'jae Johnson adds 12.6 points and 5.4 rebounds for Seattle. The Associated Press notes this is the first meeting between the clubs this season, with coverage on KUNS and WCIU at noon Eastern.