Two Of The Best WNBA Teams Face-Off Today

Chicago is a league-best 19-6 and has looked unstoppable this year, but Seattle isn't far behind at 17-8. This heavyweight battle tips off today at 12PM EST, who you got? 🏀 (3 min read)

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Tonight's parlay is Storm ML vs. Sky and Under 161.5 Total Points. More info below on a chance to win $100 👇

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Two All-Time Greats

It's not just two of the best teams in the WNBA facing off today, it's two of the best players of all-time. Sue Bird and the third-ranked Storm travel to Chicago to take on Candace Parker and the red-hot Sky, the top-ranked team in the league. This one should be good 👇

  • Bird (41 y/o) is still finding success as the oldest player in the WNBA, but let's not forget about the wild one-game stint from Nancy Lieberman at age 50

  • On the other side, Parker is leading a remarkably deep Chicago squad that has found ways to win regardless of the circumstances

However, this battle goes far beyond the two big names, as neither Parker nor Bird is leading their respective teams in scoring. Others, like Breanna Stewart and Kahleah Copper, will play pivotal roles in deciding this contest 👀

Storm vs. Sky Betting Preview (subject to change)

  • Spread: Sky -2.5

  • Moneyline: Sky -154 (bet $154, win $100), Storm +126 (bet $100, win $126)

  • O/U: 161.5

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Chicago's Dominance

The Sky have displayed the deepest assortment of talent in the WNBA all year, and they've caught fire, winning nine of their last 10 games 🔥

Candace Parker has had an average year scoring-wise, but it's clear that the 36-year-old no longer needs to carry that load for her team. She's still filling up the stat sheet with ease, compiling 8.8 boards, 4.7 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest. In Chicago's last few games, the Sky have demonstrated their ability to win with or without her scoring 👇

  • Parker was a virtual no-show in a win vs. LA, failing to score a single point

  • The game before, she carried the Sky vs. Atlanta, dropping 31 points and making history in the process 👑

This versatility and lack of dependence on Parker is what makes the Sky so dangerous 😈

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Brewing In Seattle

Seattle hasn't been entirely on Chicago's level this year, but the Storm are still very much in the mix to get Sue Bird another ring in her final season. While Bird can no doubt make plays at 41, she's no longer the focal point of the offense. That responsibility now falls to Breanna Stewart ⭐️

  • With four NCAA championships at UConn and two chips in Seattle, Stewart is already one of the most decorated women's basketball players ever

  • She's leading the league in scoring this year with 21.0 PPG...just peep how smooth her stroke is 🧈

The Storm have almost been as hot as the Sky, with eight wins in their last 10 games. They're relying on the scoring of Stewart and guard Jewell Loyd, while center Ezi Magbegor has been manning the middle 💪

  • Magbegor leads the WNBA in blocks per game, at a whopping 2.4

  • She's anchored a Seattle defense that's No. 1 in the league in defensive rating

Meanwhile, we all know Bird can still be relied upon for big-time moments when her veteran savvy is needed 🔒

Trivia Question: Breanna Stewart leads the WNBA with 21.0 PPG. Can you name the player who holds the record for most PPG in a single season? (answer below)

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For My Parlay Gurus

Chicago is a very balanced team, but I think Seattle's relatively equivalent depth of talent is underrated in this matchup. I'm betting on the Storm to take this one on the road, but I expect a low scoring game from these two top defensive teams 👇

  • Storm ML vs. Sky: +126

  • Under 161.5 Total Points: -112

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Trivia Answer: Diana Taurasi averaged 25.29 PPG in 2006, which is the WNBA record for PPG in a single season

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