The Chicago Sky and Dallas Wings are set to square off on Friday. The Dallas Wings come into the game with the fourth-best record in the WNBA standings, at 15-11. The Wings are 9-3 at home this season and have won seven out of their last ten games overall.
For Chicago, they are 10-15 and just 1.5 games ahead of Los Angeles Sparks for the 8th seed in the standings. The Sky are 5-6 away from home but won their last time out. Let’s take a look at the Sky vs Wings odds and give our best picks for the game.
Sky vs. Wings Odds
Here is the most up-to-date Sky vs Wings odds for the game:
- Spread: Chicago Sky +7, Dallas Wings -7
- Total: 164.5
- Moneyline: Chicago Sky +240, Dallas Wings -298
Chicago Sky vs. Dallas Wings Information
Chicago Sky vs Dallas Wings
Location of the game: College Park Center, Arlington, TX
Date & Time: Friday August 4th, 2023; 7:00pm CT
Where to Watch: ION
Sky vs. Wings Betting Preview
Sky Need to Win Now to Stay in the Hunt
The Chicago Sky are looking to hold on and get back to the postseason. The Sky had lost two in a row and sic out of their last seven until a 104-85 win over the Phoenix Mercury. In that win, Kahleah Cooper scored a game-high 24 points, while Marina Mabrey added 23.
Cooper is the top scorer for the Sky, with just shy of 19 per game. Courtney Williams and Elizabeth Williams are next on the scoring list for the Sky with 9.6 and 9.1, respectively. The Sky is scoring 79.2 points per game and dishing out more than 20 assists per game.
Looking at the past WNBA lines, Chicago is struggling under .500, and it would be the first time in five seasons they finished under .500. In 2021 – Chicago went 16-16. After this, the Sky will remain in Dallas for another game on Sunday before hosting Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday and then going back out on the road for games in New York, Washington, and Atlanta.
Wings’ Playoff Hopes on the Line Against Tough Competition
Dallas has played good basketball as of late, winning seven out of their last nine games. The Wings moved ahead of Minnesota and remained ahead. The last win for Dallas was 76-65 over the Storm. In that win, Arike Ogunbowale scored a game-high 27 points as she was on fire from deep.
When making your WNBA picks today, keep in mind that Ogunbowale is the top scorer on Dallas, with just shy of 22 points per game. She is also leading the team in assists, with 4.6. Natasha Howard is putting together a solid season for Dallas, with 16.9 points per game. The Storm are scoring 85.8 points per game and averaging 19.6 assists per game.
Dallas will play these two games at home against Chicago before they welcome Las Vegas and Connecticut to town. After that, the Dallas Wings will go on the road for games at Connecticut, Washington, and Minnesota.
Chicago Sky vs. Dallas Wings Betting Picks
This seems like a tough game for the Chicago Sky. The Wings are playing good basketball right now, and the Sky are doing the best they can to hold on for a playoff spot.
This has the Dallas Wings written all over it. Look for the Dallas Wings to win this game, and do so by double figures. Bet the Dallas Wings -7 over the Chicago Sky.
When you go to take a look at the WNBA Odds – also place the bet on the OVER 164.5 as well, as both teams get into the 80s and above. The final score prediction for this game is the Dallas Wings 92-82 Chicago Sky.
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