The Dallas Wings finally shook off a winless start with a resounding 109-87 road triumph at Connecticut, powered by rookie sensation Paige Bueckers and veteran scorer Arike Ogunbowale. That victory snapped a four-game slide and injected belief into a group that had been lagging on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky remain winless after falling 94-89 at Phoenix, squandering a 16-point second-half lead despite Angel Reese’s latest double-double. As the clubs prepare to collide Thursday night at Wintrust Arena, both teams in this Wings vs Sky matchup could really use a win in the Windy City.
Wings vs Sky Preview
Through five outings, Dallas owns a 1-4 record, producing 84 points per game while allowing 86.6. Shooting has been erratic at 42.7% from the field, but Tuesday’s offensive eruption, 56% overall and 10 made threes, suggests quicker ball movement under first-year coach Chris Koclanes is finally clicking. Bueckers averages 14.6 points and 6.4 assists, easing the creation burden on Ogunbowale, who has struggled from the field to this point in the year. Interior play remains a concern for Dallas. Myisha Hines-Allen leads the team with seven rebounds per game, but the lack of interior depth is an issue against a team built the way Chicago is built.
Chicago’s 0-4 start is rooted in defensive woes. The Sky concede 94.3 points on 46% shooting and have yet to hold an opponent below 90. Their offense has sputtered to 74.8 points per outing despite Reese’s league-leading 14.0 rebounds per game. Ariel Atkins (12.3 points, 42.9% from the field) has offered perimeter punch, but injuries to Hailey Van Lith (ankle) and Moriah Jefferson (leg) leave coach Tyler Marsh short of primary ball-handlers, though both could play in this game. Expect Courtney Vandersloot to log heavy minutes again after dishing out 11 assists in the desert.
The Wings enter with fresh confidence. Their spacing improved markedly in Connecticut, as five players scored in double figures, and the club tallied 26 assists against 13 turnovers. On the other side, Chicago’s late-game execution faltered versus Phoenix, yielding an 18-8 run over the final six minutes. Wintrust Arena has not provided relief; the Sky dropped their lone home game 99-74 to New York.
Betting Insights
- Spread: Dallas -3
- Total: 169.5
- Moneyline: Dallas -165 / Chicago +140
- Wings are 2-3 against the spread; Sky are 1-3.
- Dallas unders have cashed in 3 of 5; Chicago has seen overs in 3 straight.
- Wings last 5: 1-4 straight up, average margin -8.8 before Tuesday.
- Sky last 4: 0-4 straight up, average margin -19.5.
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Wings vs Sky Prediction
Momentum, health, and backcourt dynamism nudge this contest in Dallas’ favor. Bueckers’ craft as a secondary playmaker relieves Ogunbowale from constant double teams, while Maddy Siegrist provides efficient inside-out offense off the bench. Chicago’s interior duo of Reese and Kamilla Cardoso can punish Dallas on the glass, yet without reliable perimeter creators, the Sky face another night of forced looks late in the shot clock.
Expect Koclanes to deploy more five-out sets to drag Reese away from the rim, opening driving lanes for Bueckers and Ogunbowale. If Dallas repeats Tuesday’s ball movement and keeps turnovers under 14, their offense should clear 80. Conversely, Chicago must hit above their 39.2% season shooting to keep pace.
The Wings’ steadier backcourt will provide separation in crunch time. I recommend you lay the points with Dallas, and I also lean under 161.5, projecting a final score around Dallas 84, Chicago 76.
