The Seattle Storm visit the Dallas Wings on Sunday afternoon, and the betting market has already picked a side. Dallas opened as a modest home favorite. The number has since climbed to double digits after a wave of one-sided money. Seattle arrives carrying the worst record in the WNBA and a road profile to match. Our headline lean centers on whether that inflated line has moved a step too far. Below is the full breakdown of the market, the matchup, and where the value sits before tip-off in Arlington.
Last Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings — Time & How to Watch
| Where | College Park Center, Arlington, TX |
| When | Sunday, August 23 – 4:00 PM ET |
| TV | NBA TV |
Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings Betting Preview
Dallas enters at 21-16 and firmly in the playoff race. The WNBA now sends its top eight teams to the postseason, and the Wings are fighting to hold their spot down the stretch. They arrive in good spirits after they defeated the Indiana Fever 91-85 on Thursday. Arike Ogunbowale poured in a season-high 32 points, and Jessica Shepard chipped in 26 to snap a rough stretch.
Seattle sits at 7-30 and owns the league’s worst record. The Storm have been eliminated from playoff contention and have struggled all year, especially away from home. Their roster leans young. Center Dominique Malonga has emerged as a bright spot and posted 19 points and 13 rebounds in a recent loss. Veteran Ezi Magbegor anchors the middle, while guard Flau’jae Johnson provides perimeter scoring.
The injury sheet matters here. Dallas remains without Azzi Fudd, who is out for the season after knee surgery, and rookie guard Aziaha James is sidelined with a leg injury. Paige Bueckers, meanwhile, is healthy and active. She played through an off shooting night on Thursday. Seattle is managing shoulder issues to Jordan Horston and Natisha Hiedeman. For a full look at the Wings, see our recent Wings-Fever preview.
Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm | +10 (-115) | +335 | U 172 (-110) |
| Wings | -10 (-105) | -450 | O 172 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Sunday, August 23, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Storm | 35% | 65% | Wings |
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Storm vs. Wings Prediction — Can Seattle Cover a Double-Digit Number?
Start with the line movement, because it tells a story. Dallas opened at -6.5 and now sits at -10. The moneyline stretched from -280 to -450 over the same window. That is a sharp climb for a game between two teams whose talent gap is real but not new. The public has piled in behind the home favorite, with 65 percent of spread tickets and 95 percent of moneyline tickets on Dallas.
The case for laying the points is straightforward. Dallas is the better team, plays at home, and swept the first two meetings this season. The Wings also want the sweep and need wins to protect their playoff seed. A 7-30 road team can get run off the floor by a motivated favorite, and Seattle has been overmatched away from home all year.
The case for the points is the number itself. Ten is a large spread in a league where scores stay tight. The most recent meeting between these two went to overtime, with Dallas escaping 112-110 on 27 points from Bueckers. That result says Seattle can hang around even in a loss. Dallas is also thin in the backcourt without Fudd and James, and the Wings have not been a reliable double-digit cover of late. When a number jumps 3.5 points on heavy public money, the value usually shifts to the side getting the inflated cushion.
The Pick: Seattle Storm +10 (-115)
Storm vs. Wings Prediction — Will the Scoreboard Stay Quiet in Arlington?
The total opened at 173.5 and has ticked down to 172. That drift signals modest support for the under. Seattle owns one of the league’s weakest offenses, and that unit tends to bog down on the road. Magbegor and Malonga also give the Storm real size, which can slow a game in the halfcourt.
The other side is easy to see. Dallas can score in bunches when Ogunbowale and Bueckers get going, and a leaky Seattle defense invites points. The teams’ last meeting sailed past this number, though overtime inflated that total. Still, if Dallas builds a comfortable lead, the pace should slow late as reserves close it out. A grind favors the under more than a shootout.
The Pick: Under 172 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
The moneyline is the trap here. Dallas at -450 asks bettors to risk heavily for a small return, and the implied probability leaves almost no margin. Backing the Wings straight up means paying full price for an outcome the market already expects. The cleaner routes are the spread and the total, where the inflated number and the downward total drift both create angles worth taking.
None of this treats Dallas as a bad bet on the game itself. The Wings should win, and they may win comfortably. The point is price and value, not the winner. Seattle’s talent gap is obvious, yet a full 10 points and a soft road offense give both of our positions a reasonable path. To recap, the two plays are Seattle Storm +10 (-115) against the spread and Under 172 (-110) on the total. For more picks across the slate, check our latest WNBA best bets.
WNBA Storm vs. Wings FAQ: Sunday August 23, 2026
What time does the Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings game start?
The Seattle Storm and Dallas Wings tip off at 4:00 PM ET on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The game is played in the afternoon rather than a typical evening window, so plan around the earlier start.
What channel is the Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings game on?
The game airs nationally on NBA TV. Viewers in the Dallas-Fort Worth market can also find the local broadcast, but the national feed on NBA TV is the primary way to watch across the country.
Where are the Storm and Wings playing today?
The game is at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, the Dallas Wings’ home arena. Seattle is the visiting team, making the long road trip to face Dallas in the second half of a home stretch for the Wings.
Who won the last meeting between the Storm and Wings?
Dallas won the most recent meeting 112-110 in overtime earlier this season. Paige Bueckers led the way with 27 points in the win. The game showed that Seattle can stay competitive with Dallas despite the gap in the standings.
Where do the Storm and Wings stand in the WNBA standings?
Dallas is 21-16 and in the playoff race, chasing one of the league’s eight postseason spots. Seattle is 7-30 with the worst record in the WNBA and has been eliminated from contention, playing out the final weeks of the season.