The Toronto Tempo visit the Connecticut Sun on Thursday night in a regular-season finale that means more than the standings suggest. This is the last WNBA game the Sun will ever play in Connecticut. The franchise relocates to Houston in 2027, so Mohegan Sun Arena gets one final home date before the move. Connecticut sits at 10-33 and is listed as a two-point home favorite. Toronto arrives at 11-32 on a seven-game slide. Two struggling teams, one emotional building, and a total that both offenses have trouble reaching. Here is how we are playing it.
Last Updated: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Toronto Tempo vs. Connecticut Sun — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville CT |
| When | Thursday, September 24 – 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | NBA TV, NBC Sports Boston |
Toronto Tempo vs. Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
Neither team has anything left to play for in the standings. Both finish the year at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Connecticut brings a six-game losing streak into the finale. Toronto has lost seven straight and 19 of its last 20. The Sun are 2-8 over their last 10 games, averaging 76.1 points while giving up 91.6. The Tempo are 1-9 in the same stretch, scoring 79.6 and allowing 95.1.
Both rosters are thin. Connecticut will be without Brittney Griner (knee), Olivia Nelson-Ododa (knee), Saniya Rivers (ankle) and Kennedy Burke (shoulder). Toronto’s situation is worse. Brittney Sykes and Aneesah Morrow were shut down for the season in late August, and leading scorer Marina Mabrey is also out for the year with an adductor injury. Temi Fagbenle is away from the team for personal reasons.
That leaves a rotation built around Isabelle Harrison, Laura Juskaite and Kia Nurse. Harrison posted 21 points and 13 rebounds in Tuesday’s 97-85 loss at Chicago, a game we covered in our Tempo vs. Sky prediction for Sept. 22. Connecticut lost 79-69 at Washington the same night, with Diamond Miller scoring 19. That one was previewed in our Sun vs. Mystics prediction for Sept. 22. Toronto swept the two June meetings, winning 106-102 in overtime and 101-97.
Toronto Tempo vs. Connecticut Sun Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | +2 (-110) | +110 | U 169 (-110) |
| Sun | -2 (-110) | -130 | O 169 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Thursday, September 24, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Toronto Tempo vs. Connecticut Sun — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Tempo | 40% | 60% | Sun |
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Tempo vs. Sun Prediction — Which Team will end its Losing Skid?
Toronto owns this season series, and that history is doing real work in the price. Still, the two Tempo wins deserve a closer look. Sykes scored 38 in the June 10 overtime win. Mabrey answered with 37 points and nine three-pointers on June 19. Neither player is available on Thursday. The version of Toronto that beat Connecticut twice no longer exists.
What remains is a team allowing 95.1 points per game over its last 10. Connecticut’s offense is bad, but it does not need to be good against that defense. The Sun also get the situational edge. This is a farewell night in front of a home crowd, with a roster that knows the franchise leaves the state after the final buzzer. Public money reflects some of that, with 60 percent of spread tickets on Connecticut.
The case against Connecticut is easy to make. The Sun scored 59 points in Atlanta a week ago. They have lost six in a row and are missing four rotation players. Laying points with a 10-33 team requires trusting an offense that has topped 80 once in its last five outings. The line has also barely moved. Connecticut opened at -2 with -105 juice and now sits at -2 (-110), which is a nudge rather than a signal. Emotion can cut both ways in a finale, and a flat start would sink this side quickly.
The Pick: Connecticut Sun -2 (-110)
Tempo vs. Sun Prediction — Defense Optional in Connecticut?
The total opened at 169 and has not moved. Connecticut allows 88.2 points per game on the season while opponents shoot 46.8 percent. Toronto allows 94.3 and shoots 43.7 percent itself. Blend the two profiles and the projection lands just above the posted figure. The June meetings both sailed past it, at 208 and 198 combined points.
The counter is straightforward. Connecticut’s scoring has collapsed to 76.1 per game over 10 outings, and Tuesday’s 69-point effort at Washington produced a 148-point total. Meanwhile, Toronto’s three September games have combined for 182, 175 and 188 points. That is the split. Toronto games have cleared this number; Connecticut games have been closer to coin flips. Short rotations on both sides also raise the odds of an ugly, grinding finale.
The Pick: Over 169 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
Bettors who like Connecticut have two routes, and the pricing favors one of them. The moneyline at -130 carries an implied probability near 56.5 percent. The spread at -110 implies roughly 52.4 percent and hands you two points of cushion on top. For a game between teams separated by one win in the standings, that cushion matters. We would rather take the number than pay the premium for the straight win.
There is no compelling third angle. Both rosters are too depleted to price anything else with confidence, and a finale between non-playoff teams can produce unusual rotations. Treat both calls as lean-strength positions rather than convictions. Our two plays for Thursday night: Connecticut Sun -2 (-110) and Over 169 (-110).
WNBA Tempo vs. Sun FAQ: Thursday September 24, 2026
What time does the Toronto Tempo vs. Connecticut Sun game start?
The Toronto Tempo and Connecticut Sun tip off at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, September 24, 2026. It is the final game of the regular season for both clubs, and it closes out the Sun’s schedule as a Connecticut-based franchise before the move to Houston.
What channel is the Toronto Tempo vs. Connecticut Sun game on?
The game airs nationally on NBA TV and regionally on NBC Sports Boston. Canadian viewers can find the broadcast on TSN. Coverage begins at the 7:00 PM ET tip, and the Sun’s official site lists the same pairing for the finale.
Where are the Toronto Tempo and Connecticut Sun playing today?
The teams meet at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The 10,000-seat venue has hosted the Sun since 2003 and four WNBA All-Star Games. Thursday marks the last WNBA game the building will host before the franchise relocates to Houston for the 2027 season.
Who won the last meeting between the Toronto Tempo and Connecticut Sun?
Toronto won the most recent meeting 101-97 on June 19, 2026. Marina Mabrey led the Tempo with 37 points and nine three-pointers in that game. Mabrey has since been ruled out for the remainder of the season with an adductor injury and will not play Thursday.
What is the season series record between the Toronto Tempo and Connecticut Sun?
Toronto leads the season series 2-0 heading into the finale. The Tempo won 106-102 in overtime on June 10, behind 38 points from Brittney Sykes, then took the June 19 rematch 101-97. Thursday’s game is the third and final meeting of the 2026 season.