The Toronto Tempo (11-31) and Chicago Sky (15-27) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EDT at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. The game will be broadcast live on The U.
The Sky are favored by -6.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 179.5 (-110o / -110u). The Sky are a -235 favorite to win outright, while the Tempo are +190 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Tempo vs. Sky predictions and WNBA picks.
Tempo vs. Sky Odds, Pick
| Tempo Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -114 | 179.5 -110o / -110u | +190 |
| Sky Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -105 | 179.5 -110o / -110u | -235 |
- Tempo vs. Sky Spread: Sky -6.5 (-105 ), Tempo +6.5 (-114)
- Tempo vs. Sky Over/Under: 179.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Tempo vs. Sky Moneyline: Tempo +190, Sky -235
- Tempo vs. Sky Best Bet: Sydney Taylor Over 13.5 Points
Tempo vs. Sky Preview
This is a tough matchup to approach, with both teams entering in terrible form and already eliminated from playoff contention. The Tempo have lost six straight, the longest active losing streak in the league, while the Sky have dropped five in a row.
Toronto is 11-31 overall and just 4-16 on the road, with its last win coming more than a month ago against the Fire. Chicago is 15-27 and has been much better at home, going 10-11, but the Sky are coming off three consecutive losses by more than 20 points.
That recent form makes it difficult to trust either side, especially with neither team having a playoff spot to play for. Motivation and effort can be harder to project this late in the season, adding another layer of uncertainty to the game line.
Tempo vs. Sky Prediction
While game lines carry plenty of uncertainty with both Chicago and Toronto eliminated from playoff contention, backing Sydney Taylor’s scoring prop presents a high-upside opportunity.
Chicago’s offense will rely heavily on its active backcourt rotation to generate rhythm, creating a green-light scenario for high-volume scorers in a game where defensive intensity is expected to drop.
Taylor has already demonstrated explosive scoring upside against this exact opponent. Earlier this season, the Sky guard erupted for a career-high 27 points against the Tempo, showcasing her ability to push past double-digit totals when facing Toronto’s interior and perimeter coverage.
With Chicago seeking scoring efficiency following consecutive lopsided defeats, Taylor’s perimeter usage should remain high over substantial rotation minutes. Expect her volume to drive the offense past this line.
Back Sydney Taylor Over 13.5 Points.
Best Bet: Sydney Taylor Over 13.5 Points
