Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm Picks and Prediction for Sunday, August 16, 2026

The Chicago Sky visit the Seattle Storm on Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena, with tipoff scheduled for 5:00 PM ET. Chicago enters at 12-22, fifth in the Eastern Conference and 10 games behind first-place Indiana. The Sky are 4-13 on the road and have lost three straight, including a 91-71 defeat at Golden State on Wednesday. Seattle is 7-29, eighth in the Western Conference and 21.5 games behind Minnesota. The Storm are 5-12 at home and have lost four of their last five after falling 84-82 to Portland on Friday. The season series is tied 1-1 after Seattle won 97-88 on August 10. Cash in a big winner with our free WNBA picks.

Chicago Sky Look to End Road Struggles

Chicago has dropped four of its last five games, with the lone victory coming 95-88 against Los Angeles. The Sky average 87.7 points while shooting 44.6% from the field and 32.5% from three-point range. Chicago also averages 21.5 assists and 12.6 turnovers. Kamilla Cardoso has been a major part of the offense, averaging 14.5 points and 8.6 rebounds while shooting 56.9%. Natasha Cloud adds 10.2 points and a team-high 5.0 assists per game.

The Sky have allowed 90.2 points per game, and recent results show why defense remains a concern. Chicago has surrendered at least 90 points in four of its last five contests, including 106 against Phoenix and 97 against Seattle. The Sky allow opponents to shoot 44.8% from the field while giving up 36.9 rebounds per game. 

Injuries: Chicago will also be without leading scorer Sydney Taylor, who averages 14.7 points, while Skylar Diggins remains out with a knee injury.

Seattle Storm Search for Another Win Over Chicago

Seattle has lost four of its last five games, but the Storm's only victory during that stretch came against Chicago. Seattle averages 83.4 points while shooting 43.5% from the field and 32.6% from beyond the arc. Dominique Malonga leads the Storm with 17.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game while shooting 50.7%. Natisha Hiedeman contributes 15.6 points and 4.8 assists, giving Seattle another reliable scoring option in the backcourt.

The Storm allow 88.6 points per game, with opponents shooting 43.6% overall and 31.8% from three-point range. Seattle has surrendered at least 92 points in four of its last five games, although Portland scored only 84 on Friday. The Storm average 7.6 steals and 4.3 blocks but also commit 14.1 turnovers per game. 

Injuries: Flau'jae Johnson is out with an ankle injury, removing 13.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 steals from Seattle's lineup Sunday.

Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm Game Pick

• Chicago Sky -1.5

Chicago is the game pick at -1.5 despite its recent road problems. The Sky have the stronger scoring numbers, averaging 87.7 points compared with Seattle's 83.4, and Chicago shoots 44.6% from the field compared with Seattle's 43.5%. Seattle won the previous meeting 97-88, but the Storm have lost four of five and will be without Johnson. Cardoso provides Chicago with a strong interior option, while Cloud can create opportunities for teammates. Chicago -1.5 is the choice in a close matchup.

Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm Over/Under Pick

• Over 179.5

The over 179.5 is the total pick based on the scoring patterns from these teams and their recent defensive results. Their August 10 meeting produced 185 points, with Seattle winning 97-88. Chicago has allowed at least 90 points in four of its last five games, while Seattle has surrendered 92 or more in four of five. The Sky average 87.7 points per game, and both defenses allow more than 88. With enough scoring opportunities on each end, another high total is likely Sunday.