The Storm vs. Tempo matchup for Saturday afternoon features an intriguing rematch between an established WNBA franchise and the league’s newest team. Toronto already made history once against Seattle this season, earning the first win in franchise history with an impressive 86-73 victory on May 13.
Now the Tempo have an opportunity to prove that result was no fluke.
Toronto enters this matchup with momentum after an explosive 111-point performance against Chicago, while Seattle is looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Washington. Based on recent form and offensive efficiency, the edge belongs to the home team once again.
Storm vs. Tempo DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, ON |
| When | Saturday, May 30, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | N/A |
Betting Odds & Public Betting
Toronto enters Saturday as a 5.5-point home favorite with the total set at 170.5 points.
The Tempo have quietly become one of the league’s more dangerous offensive teams, coming off a 111-point outburst against Chicago while shooting better than 56 percent from the floor.
Seattle, meanwhile, struggled badly offensively in Wednesday’s loss to Washington, connecting on just 34.9 percent of its field-goal attempts and only 21.7 percent from three-point range.
The market appears to be rewarding Toronto’s recent offensive surge while accounting for Seattle’s inconsistency on both ends of the floor.
Storm vs. Tempo ODDS | |||
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| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| Storm | +5.5 (-105) | +190 | U 170.5 (-108) |
| Tempo | -5.5 (-115) | -230 | O 170.5 (-112) |
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Key Notes & Storylines
Toronto’s offense is beginning to find its identity.
Nyara Sabally delivered a career-best 29 points against Chicago and continues emerging as a major piece of the Tempo’s frontcourt. Marina Mabrey remains the catalyst, however, consistently stretching defenses with her perimeter shooting while creating opportunities for teammates.
Mabrey was outstanding in the first meeting against Seattle, scoring 26 points and knocking down six three-pointers. Her ability to control the pace of the game gives Toronto a significant advantage whenever opponents struggle defending the perimeter.
Brittney Sykes has also been a major contributor, providing scoring, rebounding, and defensive versatility throughout the early portion of the season.
For Seattle, the biggest concern remains offensive consistency.
The Storm have now lost five of their first eight games and continue searching for reliable scoring options outside of occasional breakout performances. Jade Melbourne led the team with 15 points against Washington, but Seattle never seriously threatened after falling behind by 19 at halftime.
The potential return of Dominique Malonga could provide a major boost. Malonga scored 21 points against Toronto in the first matchup and gives Seattle another interior scoring threat if cleared from concussion protocol.
Still, the Storm will need significantly better shooting if they hope to reverse the result from earlier this month.
Injury Reports
Seattle continues monitoring Dominique Malonga after she missed Wednesday’s game while in concussion protocol. Her availability could significantly impact the Storm’s offensive outlook.
Toronto enters the matchup relatively healthy and is coming off one of its most complete performances of the season.
Storm vs. Tempo Prediction
The best bet Saturday afternoon is the Tempo -5.5.
Toronto is playing the better basketball entering this matchup and already demonstrated it can handle Seattle. The Tempo’s offense is operating at a much higher level than it was earlier this month, and the combination of Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes, and Nyara Sabally has created matchup problems for opponents.
Seattle’s offensive struggles are difficult to ignore. Even if Dominique Malonga returns, the Storm have not shown enough consistency from the perimeter to keep pace with a Toronto team that is shooting the ball with confidence.
The Tempo should once again have the edge in shot-making, ball movement, and overall offensive efficiency.
Expect Toronto to build on its recent momentum and complete the season sweep of Seattle.
Final Score Prediction: Tempo 91, Storm 82
Best Bet: Tempo -5.5