Storm vs Sun WNBA Pick: Can Connecticut Pull Off Another Upset Against Seattle?(Ju1 11)

• The Connecticut Sun improved to 3-16 following a shocking double-digit win over Seattle.
• The Seattle Storm are 12-8 and have the third-best record in the Western Conference.
• These teams previously faced off on Jul. 9, with the Sun claiming a 93-83 victory.

One of the games on Friday’s WNBA slate features the Seattle Storm hosting the Connecticut Sun. Will Connecticut upend Seattle again in our Storm vs Sun pick?

Seattle Looks To Bounce Back While Connecticut Seeks Second Straight Victory

Seattle saw its two-game win streak snapped with a 93-83 loss to the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.

The Storm’s offense featured a scoring effort in which all five starters reached double figures. Skylar Diggins led the way with 23 points and seven rebounds. Gabby Williams registered 21 points and five boards on 9-for-14 shooting.

Meanwhile, Connecticut’s offense was balanced as well, with four starters producing double-digit scoring totals. Tina Charles erupted for 29 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. Jacy Sheldon scored 16 points and handed out four assists.

Seattle led by nine points after the first quarter, and held a 74-66 advantage entering the final frame. Charles’ basket at the 5:36 mark gave the Sun their first lead of the game at 79-77. The Sun seized control of the contest for good, courtesy of an 11-0 run. Thanks to this game-changing stretch, Connecticut ended a 10-game losing streak.

Was the victory over the Storm on Wednesday night a fluke, or will the Sun do the unthinkable for the second time in three days?

Storm vs Sun WNBA Pick

Seattle has the sixth-best offensive rating and ranks seventh in defensive efficiency. On the other side, Connecticut is ranked last in both scoring and points allowed.

These teams have split the season series, but Seattle holds a 3-2 edge in the previous five meetings. After having their heads handed to them in the recent matchup, look for the Storm to respond in a big way when these teams clash again on Friday night.