Chicago Sky vs Dallas Wings Prediction & Picks (5/15): Will Reese Dazzle in Dallas?

Last night, Caitlin Clark made her highly anticipated WNBA debut, coming out on the losing end as the Indiana Fever fell by 21 against the Connecticut Sun. Will Angel Reese have a better outcome in her pro debut tonight as she and the Chicago Sky visit the Dallas Wings?

Reese was one of two top-10 picks by the Sky in last month’s WNBA Draft. The former LSU star was drafted seventh overall, while South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso was taken third overall.

While Cardoso’s WNBA debut will be delayed due to a shoulder injury that will keep her out for at least the first few weeks of the season, Reese will be a key part of the Sky’s attempts to open a new era with a victory.

• Find the best bets for tonight’s Sky-Wings matchup below.
• Read on to see why the Wings will be tough to beat at home in their season opener.
• See where to bet on Sky-Wings odds and where you can get in on WNBA action all season long.

After finishing under .500 for the first time since 2018, the Sky have a new head coach (Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon) and several new faces, as three of their top five scorers, their top two rebounders, and their leader in assists from last season are on new teams this year.

While the Sky are looking to return to the upper half of the league standings, the Wings are looking to take the next step after finishing fourth in the league standings and reaching the semifinals of the playoffs last season.

They will start the season without Satou Sabally, who isn’t scheduled to return from offseason shoulder surgery until after the Olympic break.

But with Arike Ogunbowale, Natasha Howard, and Teaira McCowan, as well as new addition Jacy Sheldon, the Wings are expected to more than stay afloat in Sabally’s absence.

Chicago Sky vs Dallas Wings Odds

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Spread

• Chicago Sky +8 (-115)
• Dallas Wings -8 (-105)

Over/Under

• Over 161.5 (-115)
• Under 161.5 (-105)

Moneyline

• Chicago Sky +330
• Dallas Wings -410

Chicago Sky vs Dallas Wings Betting Analysis

There are a lot of unknowns for the Sky, whose preseason preparations included a 48-point win over the New York Liberty last week.

Weatherspoon, who was an assistant with the New Orleans Pelicans from 2020 to 2023, hasn’t been a head coach since 2014, the last of her six seasons with Louisiana Tech.

Also, their roster turnover is rather significant, to put it mildly. Along with their additions of Reese and Cardoso, Diamond DeShields is back in Chicago after a season with the Phoenix Mercury, and she is joined by the likes of Chennedy Carter, Michaela Onyenwere, and former Wings player Isabelle Harrison, who missed all of what was supposed to be her first season with the Sky due to a torn meniscus.

With such significant personnel changes, it’s difficult to project what we’ll see from the Sky tonight and early on this season.

Sabally’s absence certainly is significant for the Wings, as she averaged 18.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG, and 4.4 APG last season. However, they still bring a very strong team to the table without her.

Ogunbowale (21.2 PPG last season) is a big-time scorer, but she has gradually become a more well-rounded player, averaging career highs in rebounds, assists, and steals per game last season. Howard (16.5 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 2.6 APG) is coming off one of her best seasons, and McCowan (11.9 PPG, 9.1 RPG) had 17 double-doubles across the regular season and postseason in 2023.

Based on where both teams are at the moment, the Wings are the play tonight. Some additional action on their team total is worth a look as well.

Chicago Sky vs Dallas Wings Prediction & Picks

Sky vs Wings Prediction: Wings to win

Sky vs Wings Picks: 1) Wings -8, 2) Wings team total over 85.5 (-105 at Bovada)

Other WNBA Betting Information

Where to Bet on the WNBA This Season

Thanks to the growing popularity of the WNBA and women’s basketball, you will be able to find WNBA odds this season at sportsbooks far and wide.

In addition to offering odds on each game on the schedule, many sportsbooks also offer a variety of WNBA futures odds, such as championship winner odds, WNBA MVP odds, win total odds, and more.

There are plenty of sports betting sites you can choose from that are good for WNBA betting. In addition to BetOnline, here are several books that we have reviewed and highly recommend:

• BetDSI (review)
• BetUS (review)
• Bookmaker (review)
• Bovada (review)
• MyBookie (review)
• Sportsbetting.ag (review)

What if you don’t have an account at a book on this list? Check out our reviews to help you determine if it is worth your interest and your betting funds.

Interested in Learning More About WNBA Betting?

Looking to learn more about the ins and outs of betting on the WNBA? Check out our WNBA betting guide. Also, if you’d like to learn more about betting on WNBA player prop bets, our NBA player props guide is a handy resource to utilize.

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