Can Connecticut End Its Losing Streak Against Chicago? Connecticut Sun vs Chicago Sky Prediction | June 23, 2026
Connecticut Sun
Chicago Sky
One of the WNBA games on June 23 takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena, where Connecticut Sun host Chicago Sky. Both teams enter the matchup on losing streaks, but the visitors have shown far more competitiveness in recent weeks.
Match Preview
Connecticut Sun continue to struggle through one of the toughest stretches in the league. The team has lost seven consecutive games and owns just one victory in its last eleven outings. Their most recent defeat came against Toronto Tempo 97-101, following an 81-88 loss to Washington Mystics.
Despite the results, a few players continue to produce individually. Kennedy Burke scored 18 points in the loss to Toronto, while Brittney Griner contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds. Leila Lacan also added 16 points. However, Connecticut remains at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with a 2-15 record and has won only once in eight home games this season.
The numbers highlight the team's problems. Connecticut averages just 79.2 points per game while allowing 89.8, giving them one of the weakest point differentials in the league. Griner leads the team in scoring, Anisha Morrow is their top rebounder, and Lacan leads the roster in assists.
Chicago Sky are also experiencing a difficult period, having lost five straight games. However, their recent performances have been far more encouraging than the results suggest. Three consecutive defeats came by the narrowest of margins, including an overtime loss to Indiana Fever and one-point defeats against New York Liberty and Dallas Wings.
Kamilla Cardoso continues to be a major bright spot. She finished with 26 points and 9 rebounds against Dallas, while Sydney Taylor exploded for 24 points against New York. Chicago enters this matchup with a 4-11 record and sits sixth in the Eastern Conference.
Offensively, the Sky have been more productive than Connecticut, averaging 83.7 points per game compared to the Sun's 79.2. Defensively, neither team has impressed, but Chicago's recent performances suggest they are playing at a higher level than their record indicates. Cardoso leads the team on the boards, while Skylar Diggins-Smith remains the primary scorer and playmaker.
Chicago already defeated Connecticut earlier this season, winning 85-80. The Sky have also won three of the last five meetings overall, including the last two head-to-head matchups.
Key Trends
- Connecticut has lost 7 consecutive games.
- Connecticut has won only 1 of its last 11 games.
- The Sun are just 1-7 at home this season.
- Chicago has been competitive despite losing 5 straight games.
- Three of Chicago's last losses came by one possession or in overtime.
- Chicago defeated Connecticut 85-80 earlier this season.
- The Sky have won 2 consecutive meetings against the Sun.
Prediction
Both teams desperately need a win, but Chicago appears much closer to breaking its losing streak. The Sky have been competitive against stronger opponents and have repeatedly come within a single possession of victory. Connecticut, meanwhile, continues to struggle on both ends of the floor and has shown little improvement during its seven-game losing streak. While neither side can be considered reliable, Chicago enters this matchup with better recent performances, a stronger offensive profile, and a recent head-to-head victory over Connecticut. Against a Sun team that has managed only two wins all season, the visitors have a favorable opportunity to get back into the win column. Recommended Bet: Chicago Sky to Win
