Published May 19, 7:48pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated May 19, 7:48pm ET
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Updated May 19, 7:48pm ET
One of Wednesday's WNBA matchups features the Chicago Sky hosting the Dallas Wings. Who has the edge in our Sky vs Wings pick?
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| Chicago Sky | +1.5 (-105) |
| Dallas Wings | -1.5 (-115) |
Chicago is 3-1 in its first four games. This stretch includes an 86-79 road win against the Minnesota Lynx.
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The Sky held a nine-point lead late in the fourth quarter. Courtney Williams hit a 3-pointer, and Natasha Howard converted a layup, trimming the deficit to four points. But Gabriela Jaquez answered from deep, pushing the lead back to seven points (83-76).
Jaquez led five double-digit scorers with 20 points and eight rebounds, both of which are career-highs. Rachel Banham led the second unit with 13 points on 5-for-12 shooting from the field.
Following back-to-back losses to Atlanta and Minnesota, the Wings responded with a 92-69 win against the Washington Mystics.
Already leading by nine points at halftime, Dallas put the game out of reach, thanks to a 28-17 scoring edge in the third quarter. This is the Wings' first home win in three tries.
Dallas' offense featured five players reaching double figures. Paige Bueckers led the way with 18 points and seven assists. She knocked down four of her five attempts from 3. Arike Ogunbowale finished with 16 points and three assists.
Chicago enters this tilt as a 1.5-point underdog. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Wednesday's matchup.
The Sky have taken nine of the previous 10 meetings in this series, while the Wings have dropped four of their last five road outings. The edge goes to the host team here.
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Chicago (+1.5)
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