The Chicago Sky visit the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, and the betting market has made the road team a clear favorite. Both clubs sit well below .500 and out of the playoff race, yet the spread still separates them by a full six points. The number opened lower and has since climbed, while the public has piled onto one side. That combination makes this a game worth breaking down before we lock in a best bet. Below, we work through the spread, the total, and the value the market may be missing.
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Chicago Sky vs. Connecticut Sun — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville CT |
| When | Tuesday, August 25 – 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | NBC Sports Boston, The U (Chicago), and WNBA League Pass |
Chicago Sky vs. Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky arrive at 15-23, fifth in the Eastern Conference and long out of the playoff picture. Connecticut sits at 9-27, last in the East and owner of the league’s lowest-scoring offense. On paper, this is a meeting of two teams playing for next season rather than this one.
Recent form points in similar directions. Chicago won three straight before a lopsided loss to Indiana on Sunday, a 113-90 result that exposed its defense. Connecticut has dropped nine of its last 11, including a 77-68 home loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. Neither side enters with much momentum.
Kamilla Cardoso anchors the Sky at 14.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, and Natasha Cloud runs the offense. Connecticut leans on emerging guard Saniya Rivers, who posted 14 points and four steals in its last outing. Center Brittney Griner, the Sun’s leading scorer by average, has missed several recent games with a left knee injury and remains in doubt. Chicago also took the most recent meeting on July 30, a 94-88 decision.
Chicago Sky vs. Connecticut Sun Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | -6 (-105) | -235 | U 169.5 (-105) |
| Sun | +6 (-115) | +195 | O 169.5 (-115) |
Odds accurate as of Tuesday, August 25, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Chicago Sky vs. Connecticut Sun — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Sky | 71% | 29% | Sun |
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Sky vs. Sun Prediction — Is Chicago Worth Laying the Points on the Road?
The spread tells a story of its own. Chicago opened as a four-point favorite, and the line has climbed to six as money arrived. The public splits show 71 percent of spread tickets on the Sky and 87 percent of moneyline bets backing Chicago outright. When a favorite draws that kind of one-sided action, the number often inflates past its fair value.
The case for Chicago is straightforward. The Sky are the healthier team, they own the most productive frontcourt player on the floor in Cardoso, and they handled Connecticut by six in the last meeting. They also rank among the WNBA’s better sides against the spread this season. A Sun team that may be without Griner has little margin for error inside.
The case for Connecticut rests on the number and the setting. Six points is a lot to lay on the road in the WNBA, where home underdogs often stay within a possession or two late. Connecticut has been more competitive against the number than its straight-up record suggests. Chicago, meanwhile, just absorbed a 23-point loss while openly shifting its focus toward developing younger players. Motivation and a six-point cushion tilt this one back toward the host.
The Pick: Sun +6 (-115)
Sky vs. Sun Prediction — Will Chicago’s Pace Outrun Connecticut’s Struggles?
The total sits at 169.5 and has not moved from its opening number, a sign the market sees this one as balanced. There are real arguments on both sides.
The over has pace on its side. Chicago plays at the fastest tempo in the WNBA and allows nearly 90 points per game, so its games tend to run up the scoreboard. The July 30 meeting between these teams sailed past this number.
The under leans on Connecticut. The Sun own the league’s weakest offense, and that unit looks even thinner if Griner sits. Their recent games have stayed low, including a 77-68 grind against Los Angeles. A cold Connecticut offense keeps the score down and can drag a fast opponent into the mud with it. That side has the edge.
The Pick: Under 169.5 (-105)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
This is a game between two teams counting down the final weeks of a lost season, so situational edges matter more than raw talent. The market has leaned hard on Chicago, and that is often the moment to look the other way. Connecticut does not need to win to reward its backers, only to keep the game within striking distance at home.
No additional prop or moneyline angle stands out at a price worth forcing here, so we will let the two plays above stand on their own. Both lean on the same read: a low-scoring, competitive night at Mohegan Sun. Here is the full card for this matchup.
- Sun +6 (-115)
- Under 169.5 (-105)
WNBA Sky vs. Sun FAQ: Tuesday August 25, 2026
What time does the Sky vs. Sun game start?
The Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun tip off at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. It is one of several WNBA games on the Tuesday slate as the regular season winds toward its final stretch.
What channel is the Sky vs. Sun game on?
The game airs on NBC Sports Boston in the Connecticut market and on The U in the Chicago market, with a national stream available through WNBA League Pass. Viewers without those regional channels can also find League Pass through Amazon Prime Video and Fubo.
Who won the last meeting between the Sky and Sun?
Chicago won the most recent meeting on July 30, 2026, by a 94-88 final. Kamilla Cardoso led the way for the Sky, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa posted a double-double for Connecticut in the losing effort. The two teams close their season series in Tuesday’s rematch.
Where do the Sky and Sun stand in the WNBA standings?
Both teams sit near the bottom of the WNBA standings. Chicago is 15-23 and fifth in the Eastern Conference, while Connecticut is 9-27 and last in the East. Both are long out of the playoff race and are giving extended minutes to younger players down the stretch.