The Chicago Sky visit the Seattle Storm on Monday night with a near pick’em number on the board and a wide gap in the standings. Seattle sits last in the WNBA at 6-28 and has already been eliminated from playoff contention. Chicago arrives at 12-20, six wins clear of its host but still fighting for consistency. The Storm are listed as a one-point home favorite, a price that leans on home court more than form. We break down the line, the public money, and land on a best bet below.
Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026
Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle WA |
| When | Monday, August 10 – 10:00 PM ET |
| TV | USA Network |
Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The records tell one story, and the point spread tells another. Seattle sits at the bottom of the WNBA standings at 6-28 and became the first team formally eliminated from the 2026 playoff race last week. The Storm dropped their most recent game 100-93 in Portland on Friday, extending a long losing skid. For a rebuilding roster built around No. 2 overall pick Dominique Malonga, the schedule has been unforgiving.
Chicago has more talent and a better record, yet the Sky are hardly cruising. They fell 90-86 at home to Indiana on Friday, a game that saw Kamilla Cardoso post 14 points and nine rebounds while Natasha Cloud and Rachel Banham each added 17. The Sky are also thin in spots. Rickea Jackson is out for the season with a torn ACL, which trims Chicago’s wing depth. Still, at 12-20 the visitors carry the stronger resume into Seattle.
The teams have met once already this year. Chicago won that first meeting 95-90 on July 15 in Chicago, so the Sky hold a 1-0 edge in the season series. Seattle returns home hoping home court flips the result. However, the Storm have struggled to defend all season, and that number matters against a Chicago frontcourt that leans on Cardoso inside.
Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | +1 (-110) | -105 | U 180.5 (-110) |
| Storm | -1 (-110) | -115 | O 180.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Monday, August 10, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Sky | 61% | 39% | Storm |
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Sky vs. Storm Prediction — Can the Better Team Handle a Trap Spot?
This line opened with Seattle laid at -1.5 and has since ticked down to -1, with 61 percent of spread tickets landing on Chicago. That is not a reverse-line-movement warning. The market and the public are moving in the same direction, which points to genuine support for the visitors. On a neutral floor, a 12-20 team should be more than a point better than a 6-28 team, so the point Chicago is getting has value on paper.
The case for Seattle is real, though. The Storm are home, and eliminated teams often play loose rather than tight once the pressure of a playoff chase is gone. Chicago is the road side here, and the Sky have been ordinary away from home. Seattle also already showed it can hang with this opponent, losing by just five in the first meeting. If the Storm shoot even league-average from deep, one point is a thin margin to trust.
The tiebreaker is the talent gap. Chicago has the better frontcourt, the better record, and the head-to-head win already in the bank. A near pick’em against the league’s worst team, with a point in hand, is the side we want.
The Pick: Chicago Sky +1 (-110)
Sky vs. Storm Prediction — Will the Scoreboard Stay Quiet in Seattle?
The total opened at 182.5 and has been bet down to 180.5, a two-point move toward the under. That drift usually reflects sharper money expecting a slower game. Chicago’s most recent outing backed that up, as the Sky and Fever combined for just 176 points on Friday. A Cardoso-led offense that grinds through the post does not always play fast.
The other side is easy to see. Seattle’s defense has been leaky all year, and the Storm surrendered 100 in Portland. The first meeting between these teams also cleared this number, finishing 95-90 for 185 combined. If Seattle turns this into a track meet at home, the under is in trouble. We lean the other way because the number moved down and Chicago’s pace tends to drag totals below the posted line.
The Pick: Under 180.5 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
For readers who prefer to skip the hook, the moneyline offers a cleaner route to the same conclusion. Chicago is priced at -105 to win outright, essentially a coin flip against a team six games worse in the standings and already out of the playoff race. That is a fair number on the stronger roster. The risk is familiar for any road favorite in a letdown spot, as a loose home team can steal a close one. Keep the stake measured.
Bonus Pick: Chicago Sky Moneyline (-105)
To recap the card: Chicago Sky +1 (-110) as the featured against-the-spread play, Under 180.5 (-110) on the total, and Chicago Sky moneyline (-105) as the bonus angle. All three lean on the same read, so size them as a group.
WNBA Sky vs. Storm FAQ: Monday August 10, 2026
What time does the Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm game start?
The Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm tip off at 10:00 PM ET on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. It is the second game of the teams’ season series and Seattle’s first home game after a road loss in Portland two nights earlier.
What channel is the Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm game on?
The game airs nationally on USA Network on Monday, August 10, 2026. Local broadcasts are also available on WCIU in the Chicago market and KUNS in the Seattle market. National tip-off is set for 10:00 PM ET from Climate Pledge Arena.
Where are the Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm playing today?
The Storm host the Sky at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Seattle holds home court for this second meeting of the season series after the teams first played in Chicago in July. The building is the Storm’s home venue for the 2026 season.
Who won the last meeting between the Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm?
Chicago won the season’s first meeting 95-90 on July 15, 2026, played in Chicago. The result gave the Sky a 1-0 lead in the season series heading into Monday’s rematch in Seattle. This game is the second of the teams’ scheduled matchups this year.
Where do the Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm stand in the WNBA standings?
Chicago sits 10th in the WNBA standings at 12-20, still clinging to the edge of the playoff race. Seattle is last at 6-28 and has already been eliminated from postseason contention, the first team knocked out of the 2026 playoff picture.