Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WNBA match.
The Dallas Wings headed into the All-Star break in poor form. They had suffered a string of defeats, and the week-long pause may have arrived at the perfect time. The main question now is whether the coaching staff have made the necessary adjustments.
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm's recent success has been underpinned by a pragmatic strategy and solid defensive structure. The squad ranks third in the league for points conceded per game (78.1) and steals (6.7). They also sit among the top five teams in field goal percentage, converting at 44.7%.
Dallas Wings
It is difficult to see how the Dallas Wings could address all of their shortcomings in just a week. Paige Bueckers remains their primary threat on offence, occasionally applying pressure to opposing defences. However, she cannot make up for the squad’s vulnerabilities on the other end of the court. The Dallas Wings are 11th in points conceded per game (86.8) and rank last in opponent field goal percentage (45.3%).
Seattle Storm vs Dallas Wings Prediction
This looks like a straightforward task for the Seattle Storm. Their defence is expected to comfortably contain the opposition’s attack while generating scoring chances of their own. The Dallas Wings are unlikely to put up much resistance, so the hosts are backed to cover the spread.
