The Seattle Storm will look to rebound after dropping their last game against Liberty. Seattle holds the fifth spot in the league and still has room for improvement. Connecticut has been at the second spot in the league and in the Eastern Conference. Liberty seems to be a big threat for Connecticut, but they are one of the favorites in the tournament. Both teams will square off from Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Connecticut.
Seattle Storm Vs Connecticut Sun Preview iInformation
Date: September, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Connecticut
TV: NBC Sports, Amazon Prime
Stream: NBA League Pass
Moneyline: Seattle Storm (+119) Connecticut Sun (-141)
Spread: Seattle Storm -2.5 (-125) vs. Connecticut Sun -2.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Seattle Storm (o152.5) vs. Connecticut Sun (u152.5)
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm will turn to their top players to help them rebound from their last defeat. Gabby Williams will lead her team followed by Nneka Ogwumike, Jewell Loyd, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Ezi Magbegor. Out of the last 16 games, the Storm won 10 and are averaging 83.4 points per game. Their defense is surrendering 78.2 points to opponents. Loyd is the leader in scoring with 20.4 points per game.
Top 3 players:
Jewell Loyd: PTS: 20.4 REB 4.5 AST 3.7 STIL 1.5
Nneka Ogwumike: PTS 17.1 REB 7.8 AST 2.6 STL 0.9
Skylar Diggins-Smith: PTS 14.2 REB 2.8 AST .5 STL 1.5.
Connecticut Sun
The Connecticut Sun is not as strong as their opponent when it comes to scoring. The Sun is averaging 80.5 points per game and are surrendering 74.1 points to opponents. DeWanna Bonner, DiJonai Carrington, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna James, and Tyasha Harris are expected to play in this game. Bonner is the leading scorer for the team with 16.1 points. Connecticut is scoring at 75.9 percent from the free throw line and are scoring at 32.6 percent from the three-point territory.
Top 3 players:
DeWanna Bonner: PTS 16.1 REB 6.3 AST 2.0 STL 1.2
Alyssa Thomas: PTS 11.2 REB 8.7 AST 7.6 STL 1.5.
Brionna Jones: PTS 12.7 REB 5.2 AST 1.6 STL 1.3.
Seattle Storm Vs Connecticut Sun Injury Report
Seattle Storm
Mercedes Russell C Is OUT Friday vs NY Liberty, Illness
Jordan Horston G Is upgraded to probable Friday vs NY Liberty, Illness
Connecticut Sun
Alyssa Thomas F Is “?” Sunday vs Seattle Storm, Leg
Tiffany Mitchell G Is out indefinitely, Illness
Seattle Storm Vs Connecticut Sun Betting Trends
Seattle Storm
Connecticut is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut’s last 6 games
Connecticut is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Connecticut Sun
Seattle is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Connecticut
Seattle Storm Vs Connecticut Sun Summary and Prediction
Seattle will try to rebound in this game but the Sun are expected to give a hard fight. Seattle has the upper hand with the odds in their favor as Connecticut is predicted as the underdog. Take Seattle to win this game with a predicted score of 84-82.
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