Storm vs. Sky prediction: Why Chicago is favored to win Wednesday's WNBA game [7/15/2026]
Get Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky predictions for WNBA Wednesday.
The Chicago Sky will face the Seattle Storm in WNBA action at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday, starting at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Sky as the most likely winner of the Storm vs. Sky game.
The Sky, with the likes of Kamilla Cardoso, Sydney Taylor and Azura Stevens, will face off against the Storm, whose lineup includes Dominique Malonga, Natisha Hiedeman and Awa Fam.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Storm vs. Sky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Sky a 66.6% chance of defeating the Storm.
According to our model, the Sky (-2.5) have a 57.6% chance of covering the spread, while the 171.5-point over/under has a 61.5% chance of staying under,.
Storm vs. Sky odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Storm | Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-108) | -2.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +140 | -135 |
| Total | o171.5 (-105) | u171.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Storm vs. Sky picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Sky -2.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Sky | -135 |
| Total | Under 171.5 | -106 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 171.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Storm vs. Sky player props
WNBA player props are a great way to wager on Wednesday's Seattle vs. Chicago matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Wintrust Arena.
Dominique Malonga is expected to lead the Storm with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists, while Kamilla Cardoso is projected to have 16 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Sky.
Looking at the opening tip, the numbers point to Kamilla Cardoso striking first with a 14.5% probability.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Storm prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Storm are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Malonga | 19 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| N. Hiedeman | 16 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 31 |
| Awa Fam | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 32 |
| F. Johnson | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
| Jade Melbourne | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Sky prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Sky:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamilla Cardoso | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 36 |
| Sydney Taylor | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Azura Stevens | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| Natasha Cloud | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 27 |
| Gabriela Jaquez | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Storm vs. Sky game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Sky and Storm at Wintrust Arena is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Seattle Storm vs. Chicago Sky
- Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Wintrust Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Sky, with a 66.6% win probability, will likely beat the Storm in Wednesday's WNBA matchup.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
