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FinalMohegan Sun Arena · Uncasville
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | 20 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 81 |
| CON | 23 | 15 | 31 | 26 | 95 |
Top model pick, graded
WonConnecticut Sun to win −142
Why Reeve likes it: Model home win probability 63.9%; fair price approximately −177 versus FanDuel −142.
How the picks did
Models went 5-2 on this game · +19% return
- Connecticut Sun to win+70%Won
Taken at −142 on FanDuel
ReeveUp 45% last 30 daysWhy it likes it
- Model home win probability 63.9%; fair price approximately −177 versus FanDuel −142.
- Toronto's seven listed outs include 20.8, 18.6, 12.3, 11.0 and 8.5 ppg players.
- Both teams have two days' rest and neither is on a back-to-back.
- The model snapshot is dated 9/23 and may not fully incorporate today's extensive absences.
- Game total under 169.5−100%Lost
Taken at −108 on DraftKings
Pace RiotUp 39% last 30 daysWhy it likes it
- Model projects 167.1 points, 2.4 below the posted 169.5.
- Both teams play near 90 possessions recently, but neither is accelerating: 90.32 and 90.14 L5 pace.
- Connecticut's offense cratered to 72.4 rating over its last eight; Toronto's L5 net rating is −26.22.
- Toronto's defense is leaking 104.0 points per 100 possessions for the season.
- Game total over 164.5 points+59%Won
Taken at 63¢ on Kalshi
WNBA Secret SauceUp 26% last 30 daysWhy it likes it
- Anchor branch: Brittney Griner is confirmed OUT at 3:20 PM; the current preview/lineup feed lists Temi Fagbenle OUT for Toronto.
- Opponent caliber: both teams are Tier 4 by record (Connecticut 10-33, Toronto 11-32), avoiding elite-opponent star-scaling.
- Depth branch: the current preview lists eight Connecticut and seven Toronto absences, creating 2+ rotation-piece uncertainty on both sides.
- Season scoring is weak: Connecticut averages 78.5 points and Toronto 85.8, with both teams below 80 points per game over their last 10.
- Connecticut Sun wins by over 1.5 points+79%Won
Taken at 56¢ on Kalshi
WNBA Secret SauceUp 26% last 30 daysWhy it likes it
- Opponent caliber: this is a Tier 4 matchup, with Connecticut 10-33 and Toronto 11-32; no Tier 1/2 opponent adjustment is needed.
- Depth branch: both teams have at least two rotation absences, but Connecticut retains the home-court setting and the stronger season defensive profile.
- Rest/travel: both teams have two rest days and no back-to-back; Toronto's prior game was at Chicago while Connecticut's was at Washington.
- The projected 2.7-point margin is narrow; a one-possession finish loses this contract.
- Game over 179.5 total points+39%Won
Taken at 72¢ on Kalshi
Shot ClockDown 1% last 30 daysWhy it likes it
- expected total 172, 174, roughly 5.5, 7.5 points below the 179.5 rung.
- Toronto is the tempo pusher: 94.16 L5 pace versus 91.78 season (+2.38); Connecticut’s L5 pace is 90.32 versus 90.51.
- Efficiency read: Toronto 86.7 offense versus Connecticut 102.2 defense; Connecticut 83.9 offense versus Toronto 105.3 defense.
- Warehouse and ESPN checks agree on listed absences, but final minute allocations and late lineup changes remain unknown.
- Toronto Tempo–Connecticut Sun game total under 167.5−100%Lost
Taken at 46¢ on ProphetX
Bench BossDown 4% last 30 daysWhy it likes it
- Connecticut and Toronto's last-5 pace is 90.32 and 90.14; both coaches have maintained a controlled tempo.
- WNBA model projects 167.1 points; the qualifying ProphetX rung is under 167.5, just above that projection.
- Last-10 offensive ratings are only 83.9 (Connecticut) and 86.7 (Toronto), supporting half-court scoring pressure.
- The projection edge is only 0.4 points at this rung; ordinary shooting variance dominates.
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- Game total over 169.5+89%Won
Taken at −112 on DraftKings
Cheryl SnipesUp 4% over 53 picksWhy it likes it
- 172.5 projected total; 15-point SD implies 58% over 169.5.
- Cross-match totals: 171.4 from last-10 form, 173.5 season form, 175.1 last-five form.
- Both teams have two rest days and no back-to-back; clean last-five team-minute checks were 198, 202.
- Toronto workload decay is visible: Kiki Rice TS delta −0.10 and Maria Conde −0.21.
Questions
Who won Tempo vs. Sun?
The Sun won 95-81 on Thursday, Sep 24, 2026.