Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm – WNBA Prediction – July 15, 2026

Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm: Natisha Hiedeman has a prime chance

Chicago host Seattle in a matchup between two teams still trying to get their seasons back on track. The Chicago Sky sit near the bottom of the East, while the Storm are also struggling to get going in the West. There’s plenty on the line for both sides, but rather than picking a winner, the focus here is on Natisha Hiedeman, who has been in excellent form for several weeks.

Seattle’s guard has put together a string of highly complete performances and now meets a Chicago defense that regularly allows opponents to pile up big stat lines. In what should be a competitive game, she looks well placed to deliver again.

Chicago leaves plenty of room

The Sky are going through another rough spell, with just three wins from their last ten games. The results simply are not matching the offense, which can do enough to cause problems. Chicago are scoring close to 87 points a game this season and have pushed that number beyond 91 across their last ten outings. The issue is at the other end. The Sky have been giving up more than 90 points per game all season, and that figure has climbed past 92 recently. Opponents are finding open looks and taking full advantage of Chicago’s problems on the boards and in transition.

The recent results sum up the issue perfectly. Chicago have allowed 96, 102, 98, 107 and 94 points in several of their latest games. The win over Phoenix, 77-66, shows the team can lock in when the intensity is there, but that feels more like the exception than the rule. That kind of setup suits players who can chip in across the board. Against a defense that gives creators too much freedom, a versatile player like Natisha Hiedeman can rack up numbers without needing a hot shooting night.

Seattle and Hiedeman are building momentum

Seattle are not having the season they wanted, with just six wins in 25 games, but a few individuals have shown real promise. Natisha Hiedeman is a clear example, with her influence on the Storm growing all the time. Her recent numbers speak for themselves. The guard has gone over 22.5 points + rebounds + assists in seven of her last ten games. Even better, she’s strung together three straight hits with totals of 37, 28 and 24 in that category.

That run shows she can hurt teams in different ways. Some nights, her scoring carries the offense. When the shot is not falling as much, she makes up for it through playmaking or work on the glass. That all-round profile makes the bet far less reliant on one stat alone. Seattle will need her experience if they are to leave Chicago with a result. In a game that should stay tight, Hiedeman should see heavy minutes and have the ball in her hands plenty.

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WNBA Prediction : Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm

Natisha Hiedeman (Seattle Storm) : over 22.5 points + rebounds + assists

Hiedeman’s current form makes this line look very appealing. Seven hits in her last ten games already gives the case plenty of weight, and her last three outings have only strengthened it with totals of 37, 28 and 24 points + rebounds + assists.

Chicago’s profile helps this bet too. The Sky have been giving up a huge amount of scoring in recent weeks and have struggled to slow opposing guards. In a game that should produce plenty of possessions, Hiedeman should get several chances to fill up the box score, both as a scorer and a creator.

Seattle have not had the season they hoped for, but this clash with a direct rival offers a chance to respond. The Storm will need their guard to run the offense and keep constant pressure on the opposing defense. With her central role in the attack, her current form and an opponent that keeps allowing big individual performances, Hiedeman has every chance of extending her run.

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