WNBA Daily Preview: July 5, 2026
Two games headline the Sunday WNBA card, with Dallas visiting Toronto in the afternoon before Indiana travels to Las Vegas for a national-window matchup. The injury report is the main storyline across both games, especially with Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes, Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson all listed out.
Consensus Odds Card
Dallas Wings at Toronto Tempo
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wings | -5.5 | -215 | 180.5 |
| Tempo | +5.5 | +190 | 181.5 |
Indiana Fever at Las Vegas Aces
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | +7.5 | +225 | 182.5 |
| Aces | -6.5 | -238 | 183.5 |
Dallas Wings at Toronto Tempo
Start Time and TV
Dallas Wings at Toronto Tempo is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET from Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. TV: WNBA League Pass, KFAA, TSN and TSN+.
Injuries
Dallas Wings: Haley Jones OUT. C. Verona OUT.
Toronto Tempo: Marina Mabrey OUT. Kiki Rice OUT. Brittney Sykes OUT.
Expected Lineups
Dallas is expected to start Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Jessica Shepard and Awak Kuier.
Toronto is expected to start Julie Allemand, Maria Conde, Nyara Sabally, Isabelle Harrison and Marina Mabrey, though Mabrey is listed out and Toronto will need to adjust that guard spot.
Last Game Result and Team Profile
Dallas enters at 12-8 after beating Connecticut 86-83. The Wings average 88.3 points, shoot 46.0 percent overall and 33.3 percent from three. Dallas allows the game to be played through pace and passing, averaging 22.1 assists with only 10.9 turnovers.
Toronto enters at 9-10. The Tempo average 90.8 points, shoot 44.5 percent overall and 36.6 percent from three. Toronto’s opponent profile remains the concern, with the Tempo carrying a 113.5 defensive rating and a negative net rating.
Leading Scorers
Dallas is led by Paige Bueckers at 20.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.0 assists. Jessica Shepard adds 14.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists.
Toronto is led by Marina Mabrey at 21.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists, but she is listed out. Brittney Sykes averages 20.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists, but she is also out. That leaves Isabelle Harrison and Nyara Sabally as key frontcourt scoring pieces.
Efficiency Report
Dallas owns a 110.9 offensive rating, 107.4 defensive rating and +3.5 net rating. The Wings are efficient enough offensively to create separation, and their low turnover rate gives them added betting value against a Toronto team missing high-usage guards.
Toronto owns a 112.2 offensive rating, 113.5 defensive rating and -1.4 net rating. The Tempo can still space the floor, but the losses of Mabrey, Sykes and Rice remove creation, shot-making and downhill pressure. Toronto’s rebounding profile is also lighter, averaging 32.0 boards per game compared with Dallas at 33.6.
Game Summary
Dallas has the cleaner offensive structure with Bueckers directing the half-court, Shepard operating as the stabilizer inside and Fudd spacing the floor. Toronto’s season-long shooting numbers are strong, but the injury report changes the matchup. Without Mabrey and Sykes, the Tempo must manufacture offense through secondary creators and frontcourt touches, while Dallas has the better current rotation balance.
The Pick
Dallas Wings: Offensive Rating 110.9, Defensive Rating 107.4, Net Rating +3.5.
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Toronto Tempo: Offensive Rating 112.2, Defensive Rating 113.5, Net Rating -1.4.
Wings have missed the cover in six straight with issues defensively. Tempo has covered three of four behind good shooting and improvement on the defensive end. Wings in their past five games are allowing 48% shooting with 39.2% from three with 94 points per game. They are getting outscored by 3.4 points per game in this period. Temple over this span has shot 48% with 45% from three and posting 97 points per game. Play Toronto +5.
Indiana Fever at Las Vegas Aces
Start Time and TV
Indiana Fever at Las Vegas Aces is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. TV: ESPN.
Injuries
Indiana Fever: Caitlin Clark OUT. Sophie Cunningham OUT. J. Pissott OUT.
Las Vegas Aces: Janiah Barker OUT. Dana Evans OUT. A’ja Wilson OUT.
Expected Lineups
Indiana is expected to start Lexie Hull, Tyasha Harris, Kelsey Mitchell, Monique Billings and Aliyah Boston.
Las Vegas is expected to start Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Sami Whitcomb Talbot, NaLyssa Smith and A’ja Wilson, though Wilson is listed out and Las Vegas will need to adjust its interior rotation.
Last Game Result and Team Profile
Indiana enters at 11-8. The Fever average 93.9 points, shoot 47.2 percent overall and 36.2 percent from three. Without Clark and Cunningham, Indiana loses elite playmaking, transition passing and perimeter volume, putting more pressure on Mitchell and Boston.
Las Vegas enters at 15-5 after beating Chicago 98-90 in overtime. The Aces average 91.1 points, shoot 48.9 percent overall and 35.9 percent from three. Even without Wilson, Las Vegas still has Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and NaLyssa Smith to drive offensive creation.
Leading Scorers
Indiana is led by Kelsey Mitchell at 21.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists. Caitlin Clark averages 21.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 8.2 assists, but she is out. Aliyah Boston becomes even more important at 17.0 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
Las Vegas is led by A’ja Wilson at 25.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists, but she is out. Jackie Young averages 16.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists, while Chelsea Gray adds 12.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 7.4 assists.
Efficiency Report
Indiana owns a 113.2 offensive rating, 108.4 defensive rating and +4.8 net rating. The Fever’s offensive ceiling is strong, but the Clark absence changes their ball-handling structure and increases the need for Mitchell to create late-clock shots.
Las Vegas owns a 113.2 offensive rating, 107.8 defensive rating and +5.4 net rating. The Aces still grade slightly better in net rating, defensive rating and turnover control. Las Vegas averages only 12.4 turnovers while Indiana averages 15.3, a key possession edge in a high-profile matchup.
Game Summary
This matchup is shaped by star absences. Indiana is without Clark, while Las Vegas is without Wilson. The Fever still have Mitchell’s scoring and Boston’s interior efficiency, but the Aces have more veteran half-court control through Gray and Young. Las Vegas also has the cleaner defensive profile, stronger shot efficiency and better turnover economy.
The Pick
Indiana Fever: Offensive Rating 113.2, Defensive Rating 108.4, Net Rating +4.8.
Las Vegas Aces: Offensive Rating 113.2, Defensive Rating 107.8, Net Rating +5.4.
Key injuries on both sides here. Fever has covered five of seven behind great shooting despite Clarks injury history. Aces has missed the cover in four of six against the closing line and five of six against the early line. Defense has been an issue for the Aces. Fever in their past five games hitting .52.1% with 43% from three and scoring 101 points per game. Aces in this period hitting .30.5% from three and allowing 46.2% overall along with 91 points per game. Play Indiana +6.5.
