Chicago Sky vs. Dallas Wings

Quick read:

Expect a high-scoring affair where the rebound battle fuels second-chance points and extra possessions. Chicago’s near 33 boards per game combined with Dallas’ slightly better 33.9 mean the ball won’t be staying on the rim for long. That’s a recipe for more shot attempts and, by extension, more scoring opportunities.

Both teams also shoot threes at respectable rates, with Dallas hitting 34.1% and Chicago just under 30%. Those long-range buckets can quickly pad the scoreboard, which is exactly what the over needs to stay alive here. When you combine decent three-point shooting with strong rebounding, it’s hard to envision a defensive slog.

The only wrinkle is that 170.5 is a moderately high total in the WNBA, so if either team locks down defensively or misses their outside shots, the number could feel ambitious. But considering these figures, calling for a solidly over game seems like betting on the obvious rather than the outlandish.