The Toronto Tempo visit the Seattle Storm on Wednesday night in a matchup between two teams sitting near the bottom of the WNBA standings. Even so, the betting market has moved with conviction. Seattle opened as a modest home favorite and now sits at -6, despite owning one of the league’s worst records at 7-31. The reason lies in Toronto’s injury list, which has grown long enough to reshape the game. The expansion Tempo arrive without their top scorers, and that absence is doing the heavy lifting on this line. Below we break down the spread, the total, and the value.
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Toronto Tempo vs. Seattle Storm — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle WA |
| When | Wednesday, August 26 – 10:00 PM ET |
| TV | USA Network |
Toronto Tempo vs. Seattle Storm Betting Preview
On paper, Toronto is the better team. The first-year franchise sits at 11-26, several games clear of Seattle in the loss column. However, the version of the Tempo that built that record no longer exists. All-Star guard Marina Mabrey, the team’s leading scorer, is out with an adductor injury and has already missed several games. Guard Brittney Sykes and forward Aneesah Morrow have both been ruled out for the season. Forwards María Conde and Nyara Sabally have been slowed by calf strains, and point guard Julie Allemand has dealt with her own knock. Toronto dressed only eight players in its most recent game.
That leaves coach Sandy Brondello leaning on a short, patched-together rotation on the road. The Tempo can still compete in stretches, but the scoring punch that made them respectable has thinned out.
Seattle enters in a different kind of trouble. The Storm have lost far more than they have won under first-year coach Sonia Raman, and they arrive off a lopsided road loss in Dallas. Even so, Seattle is comparatively healthy. Its young core, led by center Dominique Malonga, gets to play at home in front of its own crowd. For a team with little left to chase this season, a depleted opponent is about as favorable a spot as the schedule offers.
Toronto Tempo vs. Seattle Storm Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | +6.0 (-105) | +205 | U 175.5 (-110) |
| Storm | -6.0 (-115) | -245 | O 175.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Wednesday, August 26, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Toronto Tempo vs. Seattle Storm — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Tempo | 68% | 32% | Storm |
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Tempo vs. Storm Prediction — Can a 7-31 Home Team Lay Six Points?
This line tells a story. Seattle opened around -4 and has climbed to -6, while the total has dipped from 177.5 to 175.5. That kind of move usually reflects sharper money reacting to Toronto’s injury news. The public has leaned the other way. Roughly 68% of spread bets sit on Toronto and the points, yet the number has still pushed toward Seattle. When a line moves against the public ticket count, it often signals the money favors the other side.
The case for Seattle is straightforward. Toronto is missing its top three scorers and much of its rotation. A short-handed road team, forced to play its bench heavy minutes, tends to fade over 40 minutes against a rested home side. Seattle also holds a talent-per-available-player edge tonight that its record does not capture.
The case against is just as real. Seattle is 7-31 for a reason. The Storm have struggled to close games and to string together the kind of complete performance that covers a mid-sized number. Laying six points with a team that has rarely controlled games is not comfortable. A depleted Toronto side could still hang around if Seattle plays down to the moment, which this group has done before.
The Pick: Seattle Storm -6 (-115)
Tempo vs. Storm Prediction — Can Toronto Score Enough Without Its Stars?
The total has already dropped two points, and the reason mirrors the spread. Toronto’s offense ran through Mabrey and Sykes, and both are gone. Without them, the Tempo have fewer reliable shot creators and will likely lean on longer possessions and bench scoring. That points toward a slower, lower-scoring night, especially on the road.
There is a counterpoint. Toronto has not defended well this season, and Seattle plays at a respectable pace at home. If the Storm push tempo and get out in transition, the scoreboard can move quickly even against a short-handed opponent. Still, the safer read is that a gutted Toronto attack drags the pace of scoring down more than Seattle’s offense lifts it.
The Pick: Under 175.5 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
This is a game the market has already decided is about health, not standings. Toronto’s record says it is the better team, but the roster that takes the floor in Seattle will be missing most of its scoring. That gap is why a last-place Storm team is laying points at home, and why both the spread and the total have moved in the same direction since opening.
On the moneyline, Seattle at -245 is expensive, while Toronto at +205 offers a real payout if the short-handed visitors spring the upset. Neither price is strong value, so the cleaner positions remain the spread and the total.
Here is a recap of the two picks in this preview:
- Seattle Storm -6 (-115)
- Under 175.5 (-110)
These are two-sided reads on a fluid market. Toronto’s availability could shift up to tip-off, so confirm the latest lineup news before betting.
WNBA Tempo vs. Storm FAQ: Wednesday August 26, 2026
What time does the Tempo vs. Storm game start?
Tip-off is set for 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. It is the third meeting between the expansion Tempo and the Storm this season. Both teams enter the night near the bottom of the WNBA standings.
What channel is the Tempo vs. Storm game on?
The game airs nationally on USA Network, with tip-off scheduled for 10:00 PM ET. Local and streaming options are also available in the Seattle market. USA Network carries a package of WNBA games throughout the 2026 season.
Where are the Tempo and Storm playing today?
The game is at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, the Storm’s home venue. Seattle hosts this time after the two teams met earlier this season in Toronto. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Is Marina Mabrey playing tonight?
No. Marina Mabrey, Toronto’s All-Star guard and leading scorer, is out with an adductor injury. Coach Sandy Brondello has said she will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks, with no set return date. Toronto is also without Brittney Sykes and Aneesah Morrow, both lost for the season.
What are the Tempo and Storm records this season?
Toronto enters at 11-26 and Seattle at 7-31, leaving both teams outside the WNBA playoff picture. Seattle holds one of the worst records in the league, while Toronto’s expansion season has faded amid a wave of injuries.