Struggling Sun seek road win at Dallas
The Connecticut Sun (10-29) face the Dallas Wings (23-16) on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET at College Park Center. The Sun have lost eight straight on the road, while the Wings are favored by 14.5 points. Key players include Paige Bueckers averaging 20.6 points for Dallas, and Brittney Griner is out for Connecticut.
The Sun’s eight-game road slide stems from a defense that allows 87.5 points per game, nearly matching Dallas’s league-leading scoring output. Connecticut also struggles offensively, averaging 79.2 points—6.5 fewer than the Wings typically concede. Brittney Griner’s absence due to a knee injury further weakens their frontcourt, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa is questionable.
Dallas leans on Paige Bueckers, who contributes 20.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game with efficient shooting. Charlisse Leger-Walker adds 7.0 points and 3.6 assists. The Wings have three players sidelined, including Azzi Fudd (season-ending knee) and Aziaha James (leg), but still enter as heavy 14.5-point favorites at home.
This matchup highlights the competitive gap in the league, as a struggling Sun team faces a playoff-bound Wings squad. The heavy spread and lopsided moneyline could influence fan engagement and betting behavior, particularly for casual viewers drawn by Bueckers’ star power. Connecticut’s road woes may also affect team morale and attendance, while Dallas’s depth despite injuries underscores how roster management shapes season outcomes.