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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Dimers' simulation model projects a 63.9% win probability for the Sky at Wintrust Arena.
The Chicago Sky and Toronto Tempo will lock horns in the WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Dimers' proven WNBA model projects the Sky as the most likely winner in this Tempo vs. Sky prediction.
The Sky, led by Sydney Taylor, Kamilla Cardoso and Courtney Vandersloot, will face off against the Tempo, whose lineup includes Laura Juskaite, Kiki Rice and Isabelle Harrison.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Tempo vs. Sky prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of Tuesday's WNBA matchup between the Tempo and Sky, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Sky a 63.9% chance of defeating the Tempo. According to our model, the Tempo (+5.5) have a 56.0% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 179.5 points has a 52.2% chance of staying under.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Tempo +5.5 (+104) / Sky -5.5 (-106)
- Moneyline: Tempo +203, Sky -217
- Total: Over/Under 179.5 (-106/+104)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Tempo +5.5 @ 49¢ via Polymarket
- Moneyline: Tempo @ 33¢ via Novig
- Total: Under 179.5 @ 49¢ via Polymarket
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tempo +5.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Top player props
Looking for Toronto vs. Chicago WNBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Wintrust Arena.
Laura Juskaite is expected to lead the Tempo with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, while Sydney Taylor is projected to have 15 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists for the Sky.
Shifting focus to the first basket market, our projections highlight Kiki Rice as the most likely player to open the scoring.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Tempo player props
Our model's projected player stats for the Tempo are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Juskaite | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
| Kiki Rice | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 28 |
| I. Harrison | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| Temi Fagbenle | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| Maria Conde | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Sky player props
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Sky:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Taylor | 15 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| Kamilla Cardoso | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| C. Vandersloot | 10 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 28 |
| Gabriela Jaquez | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| Rachel Banham | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
Game info & tip-off details
Tuesday's action between the Sky and Tempo at Wintrust Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Tempo vs. Chicago Sky
- Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Wintrust Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Sky, with a 63.9% win probability, will likely beat the Tempo in Tuesday's WNBA matchup.
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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary WNBA prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.
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