Wings vs Sky Preview, Prediction, Injuries, Lineups, Odds & Where to Watch – WNBA 2025 Regular Season (May 31)

The Wings (1-5) will be facing the Sky (1-4) for the second time this regular season at home in an upcoming matchup on May 31. In their previous outing on May 29, the Wings faced a five-point loss in a tough matchup against the Sky, with the final score coming to 97-92. Both teams currently have an almost similar record winning just one of their past matchups as of now. However, will the Wings overcome the previous loss by lodging a win at home?

In this article, we will give you a detailed preview, prediction, betting odds, starting lineups, and all the essential information ahead of the Wings vs Sky regular season showdown.

Wings vs Sky Match Preview

The previous matchup between the Wings and the Sky ended in a 97-92 win for Chicago. Kamila Cardoso stepped up to score a career high 23 points while Courtney Vandersloot set franchise records for points and field goals on Thursday night. For Dallas, Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 37 points and hit a triple that gave Wings a 92-91 lead while the clock had 2:11 remaining. However, the Sky closed the game with a 6-0 run while Ogunbowale could not hit any of her three-pointer attempts thereafter.

Earlier, the Wings broke their four-game losing streak since the start of the season with a 109-87 win over the Sun on Tuesday. Paige Bueckers was relatively impactful in this matchup, finishing the night with 15 points, five rebounds, and eight assists. Bueckers shot 6 of 11 and had a team high +/- rating of +7.

On the other hand, Angel Reese's run was rather disappointing against Paige Bueckers in this marquee matchup. The LSU star had a rocky start, going 0-for-3 from the field in the first half. At half time, Reese just had a point, six rebounds, three assists, and one turnover to add on the box score. She finished the night with just six points, nine rebounds, and five assists while playing 25 minutes on the floor.

On the hindsight, here are some of the essential details that you need to know before heading further into the article:

Wings vs Sky 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.

Wings Injury Report

For the Dallas Wings, guard Tyasha Harris has been listed as OUT for the upcoming matchup. There is no reason as such status for her current status. However, the player availability statuses are subject to change as per the team and coach's decision as early as one hour before tip off.

Sky Injury Report

For the Sky, rookie Hailey Van Lith has been listed as ruled out for the upcoming matchup against the Wings due to an ankle injury. Van Lith played 8 mins on the floor during Thursday's matchup and scored 2 points and a rebound.

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-

Wings Predicted Lineup

The Wings' predicted starting lineup for the next matchup against the Sky cold be as follows:

Sky Predicted Lineup

The Sky's predicted starting lineup for the next matchup against the Wings cold be as follows:

Wings vs Sky 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.

Arike Ogunbowale (Wings)

In the game against Sky on Friday, Arike Ogunbowale put up a historic performance in all fairness. The veteran guard finished with 37 points and rose to No.19 overall on the WNBA's all-time three-point list. Despite her massive output, the Wings recorded yet another loss, holding a 1-5 record overall.

Ogunbowale shot 154-25 from the field and 6-12 from the deep. She also had seven assists, which shows that her passing has been as strong as her scoring. Paige Bueckers has complimented well alongside Ogunbowale to create a strong backcourt presence for the Wings. However, there is still much figuring out to do for Dallas as they deepen their chemistry further in this season.

Kamilla Cardoso (Sky)

On Thursday's outing against the Wings, Kamilla Cardoso scored career-high 23 points. Furthermore, in the preseason, Cardoso was somewhat flashing her offensive potential, with guard Courtney Vandersloot being the perfect player to provide Cardoso with ample opportunities of scoring. If Cardoso is able to average in double digits, it could perhaps help in balancing offense which is predicated on inside-out play between the frontcourt and perimeter.

Cardoso's speed is the best utility for the Sky, wherein she can move quickly into her rolls, allowing her to beat any hedging defender to the rim or create mismatched switch. Though Vandersloot could be the main player dictating the offense, Cardoso's newfound scoring potential could be an asset Chicago could utilize right now.

Where to Watch Wings vs Sky

If you are wondering where to watch the Sun vs Wings matchup, we have got you covered. Here is all the details that you need to know ahead of the matchup:

Wings vs Sky Prediction: Who Will Win?

Until and unless the Wings work on their chemistry on the floor, a win seems precarious for them. Sky's Kamilla Cardoso and Courtney Vandersloot were playing great offense all throughout, despite lack of performance from stars such as Angel Reese who were expected to show up. Paige Bueckers is a great player to platform during transitions, as she can create an impact while facilitating for the primary option of the team going forward putting the output.

The Sky seem to be the favorites once again to win the next game, at least by a 7 point margin. However, with players such as Arike Ogunbowale putting up high scoring outputs, the match could have a slight chance of Dallas getting a home win.

Prediction

The Sky wins by 7 points, with a final score of 88-81.

Wings vs Sky Betting Odds

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

Money Line: Dallas Wings -130 | Chicago Sky +100

Spread: Sky -6.5

Over/Under: 165.5