WNBA Game Preview - Shock underdogs vs Storm at Tulsa

Seattle StormTulsa Shock
Sep 2, 8:00 PM | BOK Center

Seattle Storm vs Tulsa Shock Odds

17-13TEAM RECORD3-26



The WNBA betting slate features a clash between Tulsa and Seattle on Friday, with the host Shock trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their money.

The Shock sport records of 3-26 and 13-15-1 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Storm sit at 17-13 and 14-15-1 ATS on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 9-19-1 for the Shock and 9-21 for the Storm.



View Seattle vs Tulsa Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had the Shock installed as 8-point underdogs in this particular matchup. The over-under number was listed by most sportsbooks at 140.

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How They Match Up:
The game also pits Tulsa's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 68.5 PPG, against a Storm defense that ranks No. 1 at 70.1 PPG. The Shock field goal percentage has averaged 39.6% so far, less than the Storm shooters have achieved on the year, 43% per game.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Storm own the league's No. 2-rated mark, allowing 73.4 points per game when on the road. Tulsa, on the other hand, rates No. 12 in home scoring.

Seattle lost its last outing, a 68-62 result against the Sparks on August 30. The Storm failed to cover in that game as a 2.5-point underdog, while the 130 combined points took the game UNDER the total. Seattle got 15 points from Sue Bird but lost anyway 68-62 against the Sparks on Tuesday at STAPLES Center.

Last time out for Tulsa, they were a 96-74 loser as they battled the Mercury at home. The Shock failed to cover in the match as an 8.5-point underdog, while 170 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. The Shock were blown out by Phoenix on Tuesday, losing by a 96-74 final at BOK Center in basketball betting action.


Seattle Storm Trends:
When playing on Friday are 6-3
Before playing San Antonio are 6-4
After playing Los Angeles are 8-2
After a loss are 6-4

Tulsa Shock Trends:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 5-5
After a loss are 1-9


A few Storm at Shock trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tulsa's last 10 games
Tulsa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Tulsa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Tulsa is 2-21 SU in its last 23 games


Next up:
Seattle at San Antonio, Saturday, September 3
Tulsa at Atlanta, Sunday, September 4

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