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August 16, 2026 β’ Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 16, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Chicago Sky (13-22) meets Seattle Storm (7-30) at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle.
Chicago Sky
Visiting Side
Record
13-22
Seattle Storm
Home Side
Record
7-30
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHI
|
23 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 82 |
|
SEA
|
11 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 80 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 54%
Chicago Sky
VS
46%
Seattle Storm
Projected Score
CHI 88
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SEA 83
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Chicago Sky boasts a superior average point differential.
Chicago Sky
STAT
Seattle Storm
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Seattle Storm plays on familiar turf at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Chicago Sky Could Win
Chicago Sky generates 90.1 points per game while shooting 44.3%.
Why Seattle Storm Could Win
Seattle Storm produces 88.6 points per game on 43.0% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Chicago Sky's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
12,916
Closing Odds
Line: CHI -2.5 | O/U: 177.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Dominique Malonga
19
Team Assists
Jade Melbourne
6
Team Points
Kamilla Cardoso
22
Team Assists
Courtney Vandersloot
5
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Chicago Sky (54.8%)
Seattle Storm (45.2%)
Total Submissions: 63 circles
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Live Fan Arena
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