Seattle Storm vs Dallas Wings Picks and Prediction for Sunday August 23 2026

The Seattle Storm visit the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on Sunday at 6:00 PM ET. Seattle is 7-30, last in the Western Conference and eliminated from playoff contention after an 82-80 loss to Chicago. The Storm have lost four of their last five and are 1-9 over their last 10. Dallas is 21-16, fourth in the Western Conference and eighth overall, after beating Indiana 91-85. The Wings are 3-7 over their last 10 but remain in a playoff position. Sunday’s numbers shape the betting outlook in our free WNBA picks.

Seattle Storm Look to End Another Losing Stretch

Seattle enters on a two-game losing streak after close home defeats against Chicago and Portland. The Storm have averaged 83.2 points while allowing 88.3, producing a minus-5.1 scoring margin. Seattle shoots 43.0% from the field and 32.5% from three while averaging 33.7 rebounds and 19.3 assists. The Storm have struggled badly away from home at 2-17 and have won only once in 16 conference games.

Dominique Malonga leads Seattle with 17.2 points and 9.0 rebounds while shooting 49.0%. Natisha Hiedeman averages 15.4 points and a team-high 4.8 assists but is out Sunday with a shoulder injury. Flau’jae Johnson adds 13.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Seattle will need more creation from Johnson and Jade Melbourne without Hiedeman, especially against a Dallas team allowing 86.4 points per game.

Injuries: Jordan Horston (Out, Shoulder), Natisha Hiedeman (Out, Shoulder).

Dallas Wings Try to Strengthen Playoff Position

Dallas snapped a two-game losing streak with a 91-85 victory over Indiana on Thursday. The Wings average 88.5 points while allowing 86.4, giving them a plus-2.1 scoring margin. Dallas shoots 46.3% from the field and averages 21.7 assists with only 10.9 turnovers. The Wings have also been much better at College Park Center, where they are 11-6, compared with a 10-10 road record.

Paige Bueckers leads Dallas with 20.3 points and 5.8 assists while shooting 49.9% from the field and 37.3% from three. Arike Ogunbowale adds 15.3 points, while Jessica Shepard averages 14.3 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Shepard shoots 58.7% and gives Dallas a strong interior option. The Wings have already beaten Seattle twice this season, winning 79-56 at home before taking a 112-110 overtime game on the road.

Injuries: Christyn Williams (Out, Coach’s Decision), Haley Jones (Out, Coach’s Decision), Azzi Fudd (Out For Season, Knee), Aziaha James (Out, Leg), Costanza Verona (Out, Personal).

Key Player Matchup

Dominique Malonga vs Jessica Shepard

Malonga gives Seattle its strongest presence inside, averaging 17.2 points and 9.0 rebounds, including 2.5 offensive boards. Shepard answers with 14.3 points and 11.1 rebounds, including 2.9 offensive rebounds, while shooting 58.7% from the field. Shepard also averages 5.0 assists, giving Dallas another way to create offense through the frontcourt. Malonga needs to control the glass and limit second opportunities because Dallas already owns the stronger scoring numbers and has won both previous meetings.

Seattle Storm vs Dallas Wings Game Pick

• Dallas Wings

Dallas has the stronger profile at both ends and has already defeated Seattle twice this season. The Wings average 88.5 points on 46.3% shooting, compared with Seattle’s 83.2 points on 43.0%. Dallas also protects the ball well with only 10.9 turnovers per game. Seattle is 2-17 on the road and will be without Hiedeman, its leader in assists and second-leading scorer. Bueckers and Shepard give Dallas two reliable scoring options, while the Wings’ 11-6 home record makes Dallas the play Sunday.

Seattle Storm vs Dallas Wings Over/Under Pick

• Over

The scoring profiles provide enough support for a higher-scoring game, especially with Dallas averaging 88.5 points and Seattle allowing 88.3. The Wings have reached at least 87 points in four of their last five games, including 94 against Toronto and 91 against Indiana. Seattle has also scored at least 80 in each of its last five contests despite losing four times. The previous meeting produced 222 points after overtime, while Dallas shoots 46.3% overall. Those offensive numbers make the over the play Sunday.