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Los Angeles Sparks at Connecticut Sun odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Sparks at Connecticut Sun odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Sparks (6-21) and Connecticut Sun (19-7) meet Tuesday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sparks vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sun lead 1-0

The Sun won the 1st meeting, also in Connecticut, 79-70 on June 18. The Sparks covered as a 13.5-point underdog as the Under (153.5) connected.

Los Angeles has lost 4 straight games, including 87-71 at Las Vegas on Sunday, but it cashed as a 16.5-point underdog. While the Sparks have lost 6 of the past 7 games, it has covered in 3 of the past 5 outings. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 contests, too.

For Connecticut, it has alternated losses and wins in each of the past 6 games. The Sun was stunned 82-70 in Atlanta as an 8-point favorite Sunday as the Under (155) cashed. Connecticut is 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 games, while the Under has a 5-3 edge in the past 8 contests.

Sparks at Sun odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:02 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sparks +710 (bet $100 to win $710) | Sun -1250 (bet $1250 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sparks +13 (-110) | Sun -13 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sparks at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 82, Sparks 73

Moneyline

Connecticut (-1250) will cost you nearly 13 times your potential return, and that’s way too risky for not nearly enough reward. Even as part of a multi-leg parlay, there is never a good reason to bet such a heavy favorite.

PASS.

Against the spread

LOS ANGELES +13 (-110) is worth a look as a double-digit underdog in this road battle.

In the 1st meeting, the Sparks played the Sun -13 (-110) tough at Mohegan Sun Arena. Los Angeles lost 79-70, but covered as a 13.5-point underdog.

The Sparks are 6-2 ATS in the past 8 games as a double-digit underdog, including that matchup with the Sun.

Connecticut is just 2-4 ATS in the past 6 outings, and it is 0-5 ATS in the past 5 games when favored by 8 or more points.

Over/Under

UNDER 155.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games for the Sun, but 2-2 in the past 4 outings at home, including an Under result against Los Angeles in that span.

The Under has cashed in 3 straight outings on the road for the Sparks, while going 13-8 in the past 21 games.

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Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Sparks (4-11) and New York Liberty (12-3) meet Thursday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sparks vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Liberty swept series last season 3-0

The Sparks have gotten off to a poor start, and Los Angeles has dropped the past 4 games, while splitting 2-2 against the spread (ATS). The news got worse for LA, too, as rookie F Cameron Brink was lost for the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee Tuesday during a loss to the Connecticut Sun.

The Liberty suffered a 99-93 loss in Phoenix Tuesday, losing outright as 5-point favorites with the Over (171.5) cashing. The setback halted an 8-game win streak and came on the heels of a 5-1 ATS run. The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for New York.

Sparks at Liberty odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sparks +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Liberty -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sparks +14.5 (-110) | Liberty -14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Sparks at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 92, Sparks 73

Moneyline

New York (-1600) will set you back 16 times your potential return, and there is never a reason to back such a huge favorite either on a standalone bet or as part of a multi-leg parlay. Including the Liberty in a parlay would suck all of the value out of the ticket.

While Los Angeles (+900) is tempting at this high price, it’s certain to be a little sluggish with its 1st-round pick and blocked shots leader Brink done for the season.

PASS and concentrate on the spread instead.

Against the spread

NEW YORK -14.5 (-110) is a big number, so be careful. However, the Liberty have a tremendous lineup from top to bottom, and there is a giant crater in the middle of the Los Angeles frontcourt with Brink no longer there swatting shots.

The Sparks are 4-1 ATS this season as double-digit underdogs, but this is their 1st game without their top rookie.

The Liberty will be happy to be back home, although there is risk. New York is just 1-6 ATS at Barclays Center this season.

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Over/Under

OVER 163.5 (-115) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The total has gone Over in 3 of the past 4 games for the Liberty, while hitting in each of the past 3 home outings.

For the Sparks, again, without Brink clogging up the lane, the Liberty should be able to operate in the paint with impunity.

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Indiana Fever at Los Angeles Sparks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Indiana Fever at Los Angeles Sparks odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Indiana Fever (0-5) and Los Angeles Sparks (1-2) meet Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Fever vs. Sparks odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Sparks won 3-0 in 2023

The Fever have dropped all 5 games to date, but after a pair of blowout losses to start, Indiana is getting close. It has covered the past 3 outings, including 2 games on the road, and Indiana has lost by an average of just 3.0 points per game in the past 2 outings.

Caitlin Clark finished with a team-best 21 points in an 85-83 loss at Seattle on Wednesday, adding 7 assists, while Nalyssa Smith ended up with 16 points and 11 rebounds with an efficient 8-of-13 shooting and one blocked shot.

The Over is on a 3-0 run for Indiana, too, averaging 82.3 points per game (PPG) in the 3-game stretch. The Fever has allowed 85 or more points in all 5 losses.

The Sparks picked up their 1st win of the season against the visiting Washington Mystics on Tuesday, 70-68. Los Angeles pushed at most shops as a 2-point favorite as the Under (158.5) connected.

Dearica Hamby has been on fire for the Sparks in the 1st 3 games, averaging a team-best 22.0 PPG with 13.7 rebounds per game (RPG), 2.7 assists per game (APG) and 2.0 steals per game (SPG), while shooting an efficient 59.1% from the floor.

Rookie Cameron Brink has struggled in the early going. This game features Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, against Brink, the No. 2 pick. Brink is averaging just 6.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 2.3 APG and 1.3 SPG with 46.7% shooting through her 1st 3 outings.

Fever at Sparks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fever -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Sparks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Fever -1.5 (-115) | Sparks +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Fever at Sparks picks and predictions

Prediction

Fever 88, Sparks 85

Moneyline

The Fever (-125) are slight favorites on the road in SoCal against the Sparks (+105) in a battle of 2 teams trying to find their way. Indiana has been getting closer and closer to a victory, while Los Angeles finally broke through last time out. Clark and the Fever should get the job done under the bright lights in LaLa Land.

However, there is better value laying the slight amount of points, rather than playing the moneyline.

PASS.

Against the spread

INDIANA -1.5 (-115) is a good better play laying this little bit of points, rather than paying extra on the ML. The Fever simply needs to win by a bucket to get the job done.

The Fever have been inching closer and closer to a win, and despite a complete lack of defense, this team has been getting better and better.

Clark still doesn’t have a great supporting cast, but Kelsey Mitchell, Smith and Aliyah Boston have occasionally been sharp in supporting roles. It all could come together in L.A.

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Over/Under

OVER 165.5 (-115) is a strong play in this battle of losing teams.

The Fever ranks last in team defense, allowing 91.6 points per game, while teams are shooting 44.8% from the field, and 35.3% from behind the 3-point line. Each of those figures rank 9th in the WNBA.

The Sparks are not scoring a lot of points, and they’re maddening to Over bettors because they leave a lot of points on the floor with a dismal 61.5% free-throw percentage so far. But like Indiana, L.A. is dismal defensively, allowing 83.0%, and they’re allowing teams to shoot 39.7% from behind the 3-point line. Look for a high-scoring affair.

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Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Sparks (16-22) travel to meet the New York Liberty (31-7) Thursday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sparks vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sparks look to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. Los Angeles is battling the Chicago Sky for the 8th and final playoff spot; the other 7 spots have already been clinched.

L.A. has done itself no favors lately, dropping 4 of the past 5 contests following a 6-game win streak from Aug. 6-25. The Sparks are just 1-4 against the spread (ATS) during the skid after having covered the previous 10 outings from July 27-Aug. 25.

The Commissioner Cup-winning New York Liberty are comfortably into the postseason, and they’re just a game back of the Las Vegas Aces for the top overall seed in the playoffs.

The Liberty streak in with 7 straight victories, while going a respectable 5-2 ATS during the span. The Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings, too.

This is the 3rd and final meeting of the regular season. These teams met in a back-to-back set in SoCal July 30-Aug. 1, with the Liberty sweeping the set straight up, although the Sparks covered both outings. The Under also cashed in each of the contests.

Sparks at Liberty odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sparks +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Liberty -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sparks +12.5 (-110) | Liberty -12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sparks at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 86, Sparks 71

Moneyline

The Liberty (-900) has been ringing up plenty of victories lately, but New York will cost you 9 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward.

The Sparks (+600) haven’t been playing great lately, but they did play the Lib very tough in SoCal last month.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The LIBERTY -12.5 (-110) failed to cover in either of the games in a back-to-back set with the Sparks earlier in the season, but things are much different right now.

New York is playing great basketball lately, winners of 7 in a row, while going 5-2 ATS during the span. Los Angeles is in the midst of a nosedive at the most inopportune time, going 1-4 SU/ATS across the past 5 games to put its playoff hopes on life support. It needs a win against a top-notch Liberty team, and it’s just not going to come close to happening.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 159.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly, as it could be a nail-biter.

The Under has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for the Liberty, thanks mostly to the team’s defense. New York has allowed 69 or fewer points in those 2 Under results and the Under cashed in both games against the Sparks in Los Angeles earlier, too.

The Sparks might not be terribly consistent lately, but total bettors have enjoyed betting their games. L.A. has hit the Under in 4 of the past 5 outings, and 12 of the past 16 games overall, including that 2-game set vs. New York.

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Los Angeles Sparks at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Sparks at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Sparks (12-18) visit the Las Vegas Aces (28-3) Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sparks vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sparks are working on a season-best 3-game winning streak, and Los Angeles has covered 7 consecutive games, including the past 6 as an underdog. The defense has been much better of late, and the Under has ended up hitting in 6 of the previous 8 outings.

The Aces bounced back from their Commissioner’s Cup loss to the New York Liberty Tuesday, picking up an 88-75 win over the Liberty Thursday in a game that counts toward the regular-season standings. Las Vegas has won and covered 4 straight outings, while going 6-1 ATS across the past 7 games.

These teams met in Los Angeles July 12, with the Aces coming away with a 97-78 win as 12.5-point favorites while the Over (170) connected. The teams met May 25-27 in a home-and-home set, as the Aces won both games while averaging 93.5 PPG. The Sparks split 1-1 ATS and Over/Under, while averaging 75.0 PPG in those 2 outings.

Sparks at Aces odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sparks +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | Aces -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sparks +17.5 (-115) | Aces -17.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 169.5 (O: -110) | U: -110)

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Sparks at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 91, Sparks 76

Moneyline

There is never a reason to bet an overwhelming favorite like Las Vegas (-3000), especially when it will cost you 30 times your potential return. In other words, if you were to risk $100, your return would be a paltry $3.33. That’s nonsensical.

PASS.

Against the spread

LOS ANGELES +17.5 (-115) is extremely unlikely to pull off the giant upset and win outright, but it should be able to keep Las Vegas -17.5 (-105) within 17 points.

The Sparks are playing their best basketball of the season, winning 3 in a row outright, while cashing in 7 straight against the number. While Vegas is also hot, covering 6 of the past 7 regular-season games, the lean here is to the Sparks, as that’s a lot of points.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 169.5 (-115) is the lean in Saturday’s matinee action.

The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 6 games for the Aces, including 2 of the previous 3 when favored by double digits.

The Sparks have ticked off 6 Under results in the past 8 contests, while cashing low in 4 of the past 5 following a straight-up win, and 5 of the previous 7 following a cover.

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New York Liberty at Los Angeles Sparks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Liberty at Los Angeles Sparks odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Liberty (18-6) play the 1st of 2 road games against the Los Angeles Sparks (9-15) on Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Sparks odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty suffered an 88-83 home loss to the Minnesota Lynx Friday, snapping a 4-game winning streak. It is now just 2-7 against the spread (ATS) in the last 9 games, while the Over has connected in 6 of the previous 7 outings.

New York has scored 77 or more points in 23 straight games since managing a season-low 64 points in the season opener May 19 in Washington. The Liberty rank 1st in the WNBA in 3-pointer percentage (37.7%) and free-throw percentage (83.6%), according to covers.com. It is also last in the league in 3-pointer percentage defense (36.0%), while ranking 7th in points allowed (82.7 PPG).

F Breanna Stewart made history in Thursday’s 95-84 win over the Atlanta Dream, as she became the first WNBA player to post 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in a single half. She ended up with 33 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and a blocked shot.

The Sparks posted back-to-back wins against the Indiana Fever in a 2-game home series, and the cover on Thursday was the 1st for Los Angeles since June 25 after an 0-8-1 ATS skid.

The home team has won each of the past 3 meetings, while the road team is 4-2 ATS in the previous 6 in the series. The Over holds a 6-3 edge in the past 9 head-to-head encounters. The teams will play again on Tuesday.

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Liberty at Sparks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Sparks +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty -9.5 (-105) | Sparks +9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 167.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Liberty at Sparks picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 87, Sparks 82

Moneyline

The Liberty (-550) are a bit on the expensive side, especially for the road team. You cannot risk 5 1/2 times your potential return, as betting huge favorites like that will eventually come back to bite you in the long run.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The SPARKS +9.5 (-115) catching nearly double digits at home is a bit much.

Neither of these teams has really lit it up against the number. The Liberty -9.5 (-105) are just 2-7 ATS in the last 9 games, while going 0-5 ATS in the past 5 against Western Conference foes. The Sparks are 1-8-1 ATS in the last 10 games, while going 4-10 ATS in the past 14 against winning teams.

The Sparks have covered 5 of the last 7 meetings in this series, and it should be able to keep this game within single digits Sunday.

Over/Under

OVER 167.5 (-105) is the lean, as the Liberty are generally good for 80 or more points.

The Over has hit in 6 of the last 7 games for New York, while going 6-1 in the last 7 games on the road, too.

The trends are mostly geared to the Under for the Sparks, with the total going low in 7 of the last 10 games at home, while cashing at a 10-3 clip in the last 13 games against winning teams, so be careful.

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