Storm vs Wings Preview, Prediction, Injuries, Lineups, Odds & Where to Watch – WNBA 2025 (June 3)

The Seattle Storm will be hosting the Dallas Wings at home for their first matchup of the Commissioner's Cup this season. The Commissioner's Cup is an in-season tournament of the WNBA that begins at the start of the regular season and continues through the first half of the season. The final is played between the top teams from the Eastern and the Western Conference. So, what does this showdown hold for the two teams facing in this tournament?

In this article, we will be discussing the preview, predictions, betting odds, and lineups ahead of the Storm facing the Wings in their first Commissioner's Cup showdown.

Storm vs Wings Match Preview

The Seattle Storm is currently 3-4 will be attempting to halt their three-game losing streak against the Dallas Wings in their maiden Commissioner's Cup matchup this season. The Wings, despite drafting top prospect Paige Bueckers, still remains 1-6 in the league, grabbing only one win against a rebuilding Connecticut Sun team.

In their last game against the Aces, the Storm fell short of a comeback to lose 70-75 against A'ja Wilson and Co. at home. In the past two weeks, the Storm have nosedived into three straight losses, erasing all the gains from their early three-game winning streak in the season. Defense has been a bickering issue for the Storm as their loss 94-87 loss against the Dream can be owed to that. The Storm trailed 14-11 early and was outscored 13-2 while falling behind 27-17 in the first quarter. With 13.3 seconds left, coach Noelle Quinn called a timeout, all while the storm needed a three-pointer to force overtime. However, a missed short jumper from rookie center Dominique Malonga cost them the Storm their most recent loss.

The Dallas Wings currently stand 1-6 in the league, sitting at the bottom of the table. Despite Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers putting in enough output on the backcourt, the Wings are somehow failing to convert games into wins, especially during transition points or fast breaks. The Wings have only posted one win against the Connecticut Sun and will be looking to break their losing streak in this upcoming in-season tournament of the WNBA. Here are some essential details you would need to know ahead of the matchup:

Storm vs Wings Injury Report

Injuries have always been a matter of concern for any team playing important matchups. Sometimes, when major franchise players get injured, it completely alters teams' playbooks and strategies all throughout. Here are some of the notable injuries for both teams ahead of this matchup.

Storm Injury Report

For the Seattle Storm, Katie Lou Samuelson has been listed as out for the season due to a knee injury. The Storm also had veteran Alysha Clark listed out for the Sunday-night clash against the Aces due to a left ankle injury, which even kept her out for the game against the Atlanta Dream.

Wings Injuries

For the Wings, rookie guard Paige Bueckers is listed as OUT for the upcoming matchup against the Storm due to being placed on concussion protocol. On the other hand, Tyasha Harris has been listed as OUT due to a knee injury while Lou Lopez Senechal is listed OUT due to non-injury related reasons.

Predicted Lineups

The predicted starting five that both the teams are going to field for this matchup would take into account all the players listed in the injury report, as well as the ones available. As per the recent trends across games, here is how the lineups for both teams may look like-

Storm Starting Lineup

The Seattle Storm's starting lineup can be somewhat as follows:

Wings Starting Lineup

The Dallas Wings' starting lineup can be somewhat as follows:

Storm vs Wings Players to Watch

With both teams having significant changes to their lineups due to various circumstances, there are few players who are expected to stand out in this upcoming matchup. Here are some of the players to watch out for ahead of this matchup.

Gabby Williams (Storm)

Gabby Williams has been the real difference-maker for the Storm this season. She is averaging 14 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game and scored 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in the five-point loss against the Aces. She has been shooting 48.8% from the field and 47.1% from the deep, ranking fifth in the league in shooting threes, averaging 2.3 made triples per game (eighth in the WNBA). If Williams can maintain her shooting prowess in this matchup, the Storm can heavily benefit on the offensive end to gain an edge against the Wings.

Arike Ogunbowale (Wings)

Despite the Wings' slump this season, Arike Ogunbowale has still been carrying the team on her shoulder. Though she had struggled to make her shots early in the season, she has now improved her scoring to recently score a season-high 37 points against the Chicago Sky. Expect Ogunbowale to continue playing the same way, but it's impossible for her to carry the team further ahead all by herself. The Wings have much to figure out and the only way they can do this is to find the chemistry that works the best for them.

Where to Watch Storm vs Wings

If you are wondering where to watch the upcoming Seattle Storm vs Dallas Wings matchup, we have got you covered.

Game day: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Stadium: Climate Pledge Arena
TV channel: ESPN
Live stream: FUBO, WNBA League Pass

Storm vs Wings Prediction: Who Will Win?

For this matchup, Seattle seems like a clear winner. They have a superior defensive rating, combine balanced scoring and also have a home-court advantage which would likely make them clear winner. They have an 11.1% turnover rate, averaging at least 12.5 turnovers per game which the Storm can likely exploit. Furthermore, Wings' weak perimeter defense can also give the Storm a clear margin for win. However, without Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale and DiJonai Carrington might have to struggle hard in offense, especially with their offensive rebounding. However, if the Wings don't address their defensive lapses, Storm's depth very well tilt the scales.

Prediction

Our prediction holds the Storm to be favorites by 4.5, winning the matchup 85-76.

Storm vs Wings Betting Odds

The following are the betting odds for the upcoming Storm vs Wings matchup:

Pick: Storm (-4.5)

Over/Under: 165.5

Moneyline: Storm -426 | Wings +320