The Seattle Storm (1-1) and Toronto Tempo (0-1) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at – in undefined, The game will be broadcast live on CW Seattle.
The Tempo are favored by -3.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 168 (-110o / -110u). The Tempo are a -160 favorite to win outright, while the Storm are +135 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Storm vs. Tempo predictions and WNBA picks.
Storm vs. Tempo Odds, Pick
| Storm Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 168 -110o / -110u | +135 |
| Tempo Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 168 -110o / -110u | -160 |
- Storm vs. Tempo Spread: Tempo -3.5 (-110), Storm +3.5 (-110)
- Storm vs. Tempo Over/Under: 168 (-110o / -110u)
- Storm vs. Tempo Moneyline: Storm +135, Tempo -160
- Storm vs. Tempo Best Bet: Dominique Malonga to record a double-double
Storm vs. Tempo Preview
The 2026 WNBA season is just getting started, and the Tempo are still looking to secure their first win in franchise history after suffering a loss to the Washington Mystics in their first-ever game. They'll get a second chance against a Storm team that took down the Connecticut Sun last time out.
Marina Mabrey appears set to lead for Toronto. She poured in 27 points on 18 shots in her Tempo debut. While she was an inefficient 6-of-18 from the field, her offensive aggression helped her rack up free throws. The 29-year-old guard made 12 of her 14 attempts from the charity stripe against Washington.
Brittney Sykes is a strong second option as a lead guard and primary playmaker, but she also had a poor shooting night in her first game with the Tempo. She went just 4-of-18 from the field and missed all five of her shots from long range. Both veterans need to show up and play at a high level for Toronto to be successful, as it's unclear how much support the rest of the roster can provide at this point.
Rookie guard Flau'jae Johnson has wasted no time establishing herself as a key piece for the Storm. Her mark of 14.0 points per game places her atop Seattle's list of scoring leaders alongside Jade Melbourne. While her overall field goal percentage could use some work, she's converting 40.0% of her 3-point attempts.
Then there's last year's No. 2 overall pick, Dominique Malonga. The 6-foot-6 forward might be set to double her point and rebound production from last year. Her early-season averages of 13.5 points and 7.5 rebounds could very well climb over time now that she's a full-time starter. Her rim protection could also be a major deterrent against an opposing team averaging a league-low 65.0 points per game. Malonga is blocking 2.5 shots per contest and altering attempts around the rim as well.
Storm vs. Tempo Prediction
Malonga recorded six double-doubles in the regular season and playoffs combined as a rookie. While she logged just 14.3 minutes per contest throughout her rookie campaign, she recorded two double-doubles in three games off the bench against the Las Vegas Aces in last year's playoffs. Her increased workload and starting role could make her a serious threat against a Tempo team that's getting abused on the boards.
Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin recorded double-doubles with points and rebounds against Toronto last week. They notched 16 and 11 rebounds, respectively. The Tempo's sample size is small, but they are giving up a league-high 44.0 rebounds per game to opposing teams. The poor shooting percentages of their stars and lack of depth have been significant contributing factors.
Malonga is poised for a breakout year, and this is a good spot for her strongest stat line of the season. Avoiding foul trouble should help her get closer to the 20 points and eight rebounds she tallied against the Golden State Valkyries in her season opener.
Best Bet: Dominique Malonga to record a double-double (+120, bet365)
