Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky 10/6/21 - WNBA Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 10/05/2021 at 8:56 PM ET
The Connecticut Sun look to avert elimination in their WNBA semifinals best-of-five series on Wednesday when visiting the Chicago Sky. Connecticut trails in the series 2-1 and would be eliminated with a loss on Wednesday. The Sun were defeated in Game 3 of the series 86-83 on Sunday. DeWanna Bonner was the leading scorer for Connecticut in the loss with 22 points and Alyssa Thomas scored 18.
During the regular season, Jonquel Jones was the leading scorer and rebounder for Connecticut with averages of 19.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per game, while DeWanna Bonner was the second leading scorer with an average of 15.2 points per game. Jasmine Thomas was the leader in assists with an average of 4.0 points per game. Connecticut has four players averaging double figures in scoring.
Chicago looks to eliminate Connecticut and move on to the WNBA finals with a victory at home on Tuesday. Kahleah Copper scored 26 points to lead Chicago in the victory over Connecticut on Sunday, while Allie Quigley chipped in with 21 points. Chicago finished the regular season at .500 but could reach the WNBA Finals for the second time in franchise history with a victory Wednesday.
During the regular season, Kahleah Copper was the leading scorer with an average of 14.4 points per game, while Candace Parker was the second leading scorer and the leading rebounder with averages of 13.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Courtney Vandersloot, with an average of 8.6 assists per game, was the leader in assists for the Sky. Chicago has five players averaging double-figures in scoring.
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Connecticut will bounce back with a strong effort on the road Wednesday to extend this series to a deciding Game 5 at home. However, Chicago is playing as well or better than at any point during the regular season and will keep the score close enough to cover. Chicago has covered the number in five of the last seven played at home against Connecticut and in 10 of the last 14 overall against the Sun. Veteran Candace Parker is guiding the younger players for Chicago and will play a big role in keeping the Sky close throughout. Final Score Prediction, Connecticut Sun wins but falls short ATS 81-78
