Wings vs Storm Picks and Prediction – 7/2/2024

The Dallas Wings, with a 4-14 record, face off against the Seattle Storm, who boast a 12-6 record, on Monday, July 1, at 8:00 PM CST at Climate Pledge Arena. Dallas lost its last game 97-76 to Seattle, while Seattle has been on a roll with a recent victory over Dallas. Take the WNBA by storm with our WNBA picks.

The Dallas Wings have struggled throughout the season, currently sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference. Offensive leader, Arike Ogunbowale, averages an impressive 23.9 points per game, and is a key playmaker with 5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. However, despite her efforts, Dallas has only managed to rank 7th in the league for points per game with an average of 80. The team's shooting accuracy is decent, ranking 6th in field goal percentage at 43.6%, but they fall short in 3-point shooting, where they are 9th with a 31.2% success rate. 

One of the significant issues plaguing the Wings are turnovers; they lead the league with 16.1 per game. Defensively, they are vulnerable, allowing an average of 84 points per game. Injuries to players like Maddy Siegrist and Jaelyn Brown have further complicated the season.

On the other hand, the Seattle Storm have been one of the stronger teams in the league, holding 2nd place in the Western Conference. Jewell Loyd has been exceptional, averaging 19.9 points per game, supported by Skylar Diggins-Smith, who averages 14.2 points and 3.8 assists per game. Ezi Magbegor has been a defensive powerhouse with 1.6 steals and 2.2 blocks per game, adding to her 13.5 points per game. Seattle's offense is averaging 84 points per game, and the Storm lead the league in rebounds with 36.4 per game. 

Defensively, the Storm are stout, allowing just 76 points per game, and they are the top team in blocked shots with 5.7 per game. The Storm also excel in steals, averaging 10.2 per game, which is the highest in the league, demonstrating the ability to disrupt opponents' offenses.