Toronto Tempo vs Chicago Sky Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday September 22 2026
The WNBA picks board features an Eastern Conference matchup Tuesday night in Chicago, as the Toronto Tempo and Chicago Sky each look to snap extended losing streaks with several key contributors sidelined on both sides.
TLDR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Sky -5.5 (-112)
- Total Pick: Under 178.5 (-108)
- Projected Final Score: Sky 88, Tempo 79
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Date | Toronto | Chicago | Total Over | Total Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | +5.5 (-108) | -5.5 (-112) | 178.5 (-112) | 178.5 (-108) |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Toronto | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | +5.5 (-108) | -5.5 (-112) |
| 09/22 | +5.5 (-105) | -5.5 (-115) |
| 09/22 | +6.5 (-115) | -6.5 (-105) |
| 09/22 | +6.5 (-108) | -6.5 (-112) |
| 09/22 | +6.5 (-112) | -6.5 (-108) |
| 09/21 | +5.5 (-105) | -5.5 (-115) |
| 09/21 | +6.5 (-118) | -6.5 (-102) |
| 09/21 | +6.5 (-115) | -6.5 (-105) |
| 09/21 | +6.5 (-118) | -6.5 (-102) |
| 09/21 | +6.5 (-115) | -6.5 (-105) |
| 09/21 | +6.5 (-118) | -6.5 (-102) |
| 09/21 | +6.5 (-115) | -6.5 (-105) |
| 09/21 | +5.5 (-105) |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | 178.5 (-112) | 178.5 (-108) |
| 09/22 | 178.5 (-108) | 178.5 (-112) |
| 09/22 | 177.5 (-115) | 177.5 (-105) |
| 09/22 | 178.5 (-108) | 178.5 (-112) |
| 09/22 | 177.5 (-115) | 177.5 (-105) |
| 09/22 | 178.5 (-105) | 178.5 (-115) |
| 09/22 | 177.5 (-115) | 177.5 (-105) |
| 09/22 | 178.5 (-105) | 178.5 (-115) |
| 09/22 | 178.5 (-112) | 178.5 (-108) |
| 09/22 | 179.5 (-105) | 179.5 (-115) |
| 09/22 | 178.5 (-115) | 178.5 (-105) |
| 09/22 | 179.5 (-110) | 179.5 (-110) |
| 09/22 | 178.5 (-115) | 178.5 (-105) |
| 09/22 | 179.5 (-105) | 179.5 (-115) |
| 09/22 | 179.5 (-110) | 179.5 (-110) |
| 09/21 | 178.5 (-112) | 178.5 (-108) |
Tempo vs Sky Key Matchups and Game Preview
Toronto's Depleted Scoring Options
Marina Mabrey, who leads the Tempo at 20.8 points per game, is out for the season with a hip injury, while Aneesah Morrow and Brittney Sykes are also out for the year. Temi Fagbenle is listed as a game-time decision for personal reasons, leaving Toronto with limited depth and scoring options entering this matchup.
Cardoso Anchors Chicago
Kamilla Cardoso becomes even more important for Chicago under the circumstances, as she leads the Sky with 14.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game while shooting 54.8% from the field. Her production is critical for a Chicago team also dealing with its own significant absences.
Statistical Comparison
Toronto has averaged 85.8 points per game while allowing 94.3, compared with Chicago scoring 86.4 and surrendering 90.5. The Sky also hold small advantages in rebounding at 33.1 per game to Toronto's 31.7, assists at 21.3 to 19.6, blocks at 4.7 to 3.0 and steals at 7.0 to 6.8.
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Tempo's Concerning Recent Form
Toronto's recent results have been especially concerning, as the Tempo have lost each of their last five games by at least 12 points, including a 106-69 defeat against New York and a 103-85 loss to Indiana. That stretch highlights the difficulty Toronto has had staying competitive even before considering its current injury situation.
Season Series Favors Chicago
The Tempo have controlled the season series, winning both previous meetings, including a 111-104 road victory on May 27 and an 85-68 home win on June 7, but Toronto enters this matchup severely shorthanded compared to those earlier games.
TOR and CHI Betting Trends
Chicago enters at 15-27 and has lost five straight, while Toronto is 11-31 and has dropped six consecutive games, reflecting two teams in difficult stretches. Chicago's stronger defensive numbers and Toronto's depleted roster make the Sky the more trustworthy side at home despite both clubs carrying extended losing streaks into this matchup.
TOR and CHI Key Injuries and Things To Know
Tempo Injury Report
Marina Mabrey is out for the season with a hip injury, while Aneesah Morrow and Brittney Sykes are also out for the year. Temi Fagbenle is a game-time decision for personal reasons, leaving Toronto without several of its top contributors.
Sky Injury Report
Chicago is dealing with significant absences of its own, as DiJonai Carrington is out with a foot injury, Natasha Cloud and Azura Stevens are sidelined with knee injuries, Skylar Diggins is out for the season, and Aicha Coulibaly is a game-time decision because of a knee issue.
Tempo vs Sky Side and Over/Under Picks
- Side Pick: Sky -5.5 (-112)
- Total Pick: Under 178.5 (-108)
The spread of Chicago -5.5 looks manageable given Toronto's depleted roster, while the total of 178.5 appears slightly high considering the number of missing offensive contributors on both teams heading into Tuesday night.
Final Score Prediction
- Chicago Sky: 88
- Toronto Tempo: 79
This projection supports both the spread and under picks, reflecting Chicago's defensive edge and the significant absences affecting both offenses in Tuesday night's matchup.
How to Wager On Tempo vs Sky
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