Chicago Sky Faces Connecticut Sun in Crucial WNBA Showdown

Montville, CT – The Chicago Sky (2-7) will conclude a challenging road trip with a matchup against the Connecticut Sun (2-7) this Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena. Both teams are struggling this season, each holding a disappointing record as they look to turn things around. Tipoff is scheduled for noon ET, and the game will be broadcast on CBS.

The Sky are on a three-game losing streak, losing to the Atlanta Dream 88-70 last Friday. Conversely, the Sun was handed a heavy defeat, falling 104-67 to the Washington Mystics last Sunday. In the latest odds, the Sun are slight favorites by 1.5 points with a total set at 156.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Betting analysts Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai view the Sun as likely to secure a home victory while expecting a low-scoring game. Both experts had notable success in the previous basketball season, with solid records in their predictions.

The absence of Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot, who is sidelined due to injury, presents a significant challenge for Chicago. This season, the Sky has struggled on the road, holding a record of just 1-5. According to Wetzel, “Missing your point guard isn’t ideal for your offense, as the Sky have shown in those last three blowout losses.”

Wetzel noted, “None of those games have reached 160 points,” indicating that the match against the Sun, considered the lowest-scoring team in the WNBA, might not offer much offensive firepower. The two squads’ previous encounters suggest that a low-scoring affair is expected due to defense struggles.

As the teams prepare to clash on Sunday, the stakes are high, particularly for the struggling franchises hoping to grab momentum for the season. Both squads have an equal chance of winning, with many experts predicting close results.

Fans can catch the action live on CBS, and their viewing options include streaming on Paramount+. The matchup is a must-watch for WNBA enthusiasts eager to see if either team can break their slump.