Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm Prediction 8/16/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks

The Chicago Sky and the Seattle Storm meet Saturday in WNBA action from the Climate Pledge Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm prediction.

Matchup History

The Seattle Storm won the most recent meeting between these two teams back on August 10th, 2026, by a final score of 97-88, making it 5 wins for the Storm in the last 6 head-to-head meetings between these two teams.

Chicago Sky Recap

The Chicago Sky come into this game looking to bounce back from a 91-71 loss at the hands of Golden State last time out to sit at 12-22 this season. After this game, the Sky will take on the New York Liberty in a matchup at home.

Sky Lose 3 In A Row

Kamilla Cardoso has 14.3 PPG with 8.4 RPG to lead the Sky in rebounding along with 2.5 APG. Sydney Taylor has 14.7 PPG and Azura Stevens has 11.6 PPG with 6.9 RPG. Natasha Cloud has 10 PPG with 3.1 RPG and 4.6 APG while Skylar Diggins has 14.2 PPG with 4.9 APG to lead the Sky in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Chicago this season. 

Seattle Storm Recap

The Seattle Storm come into this game looking to bounce back from a 84-82 loss at the hands of the Portland Fire last time out to sit at 7-29 this season. After this game, the Storm will head on the road for a game against the Dallas Wings.

Storm Lose 9 Of Last 10

Flau’jae Johnson has 13.6 PPG along with 5 RPG. Dominique Malonga has 16.3 PPG with 8.7 RPG to lead the Storm in rebounding and Natisha Hiedeman has 16.4 PPG with 2.8 RPG and 4.6 APG. Awa Fam has 11 PPG with 6 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for the Storm so far this season. Zia Cooke has 7.5 PPG and Jade Melbourne has 8.8 PPG with 3.9 APG as well this season.

Chicago Sky @ Seattle Storm Betting Trends: August 16, 2026

Why the Seattle Storm will win

• The Storm have won each of their last four games as underdogs after losing as favorites.
• The Sky have lost 12 of their last 13 road games.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in 11 of the Storm’s last 12 games at Climate Pledge Arena.
• The Sky have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.

Why the Chicago Sky will win

• The Storm have lost 12 of their last 13 games.
• The Sky have won 15 of their last 16 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Sky have covered the spread in 15 of their last 16 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Storm have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six day games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Storm’s last seven home day games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of the Sky’s last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.

Seattle Storm Player Facts

• Dominique Malonga has recorded 2+ blocks in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Awa Fam is one of only three players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.

Chicago Sky Player Facts

• Jacy Sheldon has recorded 14 games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
• Kamilla Cardoso has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (334) of any player in the league this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent rebounds per game this season (35.7).
• The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.8).
• The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent blocks per game this season (5.1).
• The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.1%).

Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm Prediction

I’m on the Storm here. The Storm have been solid as home underdogs this season and I’m just not about to lay this kind of number with the Sky on the road here. I think Seattle takes care of business at home in this one so give me Seattle here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Seattle +2.5