Seattle Storm (W) vs Chicago Sky (W) Prediction 16 August 2026
🏀 Seattle Storm host the Chicago Sky in their latest regular-season WNBA clash. The home side come into this matchup amid a challenging stretch, languishing near the bottom of the Western Conference and long out of contention for a postseason push. Chicago, meanwhile, also sit outside the playoff picture, but their situation is slightly more promising, adding intrigue to this cross-conference showdown. Both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths as they battle for a much-needed win.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Seattle Storm (W) and Chicago Sky (W):
- played 47 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 25 for today's home team and 22 for the guests;
- the home team averages 81.49 points per match, the guests - 79.72;
- average total match points - 161.21.
The last confrontation took place on 11 August 2026 at the venue of Seattle Storm (W) and ended with a score of 97:88.
Head-to-head statistics Seattle Storm (W) - Chicago Sky (W)
Seattle Storm (W) Team Overview
Seattle Storm are enduring a tough stretch, managing just one win in their last ten games while suffering nine defeats, with their most recent outing also ending in disappointment. Over the course of the season, they have recorded only seven victories against 29 losses, underscoring their inconsistency and struggles throughout the campaign. In their last ten contests, Storm have averaged 91 points scored while conceding 96.3-a reflection of recurring defensive lapses and an offense that only finds rhythm in short bursts. Season-long averages are even less encouraging: 83.3 points scored and 88 allowed per game, highlighting ongoing issues both on offense and at the defensive end. Unsurprisingly, Storm enter this home matchup against Chicago as clear underdogs.
Match Results: Seattle Storm (W)
Chicago Sky (W) Team Overview
Chicago Sky head into this matchup following another defeat, falling 71-91 to the Golden State Valkyries in their most recent outing. Their overall form remains inconsistent, with four wins and six losses over their last ten games. Sky tend to dictate the tempo, showcasing solid offensive firepower-they average 87.8 points per game while conceding 90.5 on the season. Over a shorter span, the numbers are similar: the visitors put up around 90 points per night but allow nearly as many, highlighting a defense that is far from airtight. Still, their offense consistently delivers above the league average. Despite holding fifth place in the Eastern Conference, the franchise has all but lost hope for a playoff berth, as they trail the coveted fourth spot by a daunting seven wins.
Match Results: Chicago Sky (W)
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 47;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 14; for the visitors on the road - 9;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 41.79;
- Today's home team averages 21.19, while the visitors average 20.6.
First Quarter Stats: Seattle Storm (W) (home) vs Chicago Sky (W) (away)
- Tournament matches played: 18 vs 17;
- Number of wins: 8 (44.44%) vs 6 (35.29%);
- Number of losses: 9 (50%) vs 11 (64.71%);
- Number of draws: 1 (5.56%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 21.28 vs 19.65;
- Average points conceded: 22.5 vs 22.41.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 7 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 47.8 (scored - 20.8, conceded - 27) vs 45.1 (scored - 22.6, conceded - 22.5).
- Under 45.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 8 Seattle Storm (W) games against Chicago Sky (W) (WNBA).
- Under 45.5 points in the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 Seattle Storm (W) home games against Chicago Sky (W) (WNBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 81.49, for the away team - 79.72;
- average total points in H2H matches - 161.21.
Statistics: Seattle Storm (W) vs Chicago Sky (W)
- average total in the tournament: 171.37 vs 178.47;
- average total points scored: 83.34 vs 87.89;
- average total points conceded: 88.03 vs 90.58;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 41.89 vs 41.14;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 41.08 vs 46.42;
- Seattle Storm (W): average total points scored at home in the tournament - 86;
- Chicago Sky (W): average total points scored away in the tournament - 83.88;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 91 (home - 90.4) vs 90 (away - 86).
- Chicago Sky (W) have scored under 90.5 points in 11 of last 12 away games against Seattle Storm (W) (WNBA).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The stats suggest this match is unlikely to turn into a high-scoring affair for the hosts. While Seattle have shown flashes of offensive firepower, they rarely break the high-scoring threshold at home against this opponent: they've scored fewer than 87.5 points in eight of their last nine home head-to-heads with Chicago. With Storm's recent dip in form and a clear trend of limited scoring at home versus the Sky, the outlook once again points away from a big individual total for the hosts. Even with a fast-paced game, defensive lapses are unlikely to be offset by consistent offense from Seattle. Our pick - Seattle individual total under 91.5.
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