Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jul 2026

WNBA Betting Preview: Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky

The Los Angeles Sparks face the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Friday, July 17.

The prediction is that the Sky will prove too strong for the Sparks, with -112 currently available on the Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value pick.

Los Angeles Sparks were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Target Center. Minnesota Lynx claimed a 96-87 win.

Chicago Sky won their last game which was at home. It was a 95-90 triumph at Wintrust Arena against Seattle Storm.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 102-87 in favor of the Sparks when they last played the Sky, with the matchup taking place at Crypto.com Arena. The Sky have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

WNBA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
10  Sparks	15	26	3571	3769	-198	7-13	8-13	1L
12  Sky	15	27	3628	3803	-175	10-11	5-16	5L

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Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to back Sky to triumph in this WNBA showdown and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -112 that they claim the win.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest WNBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Sparks vs Sky stats:

• Sky have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Sparks have lost their last 5 games on the road.
• Sparks have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Sparks have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Sky have won 8 of their last 10 games against Sparks.

Sky Moneyline Probability

According to the best basketball sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This WNBA bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

You can choose an alternative if you want bigger odds about a victory for the Sky. The Double Result lines allow you to wager them to lead at the halfway stage too.

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Our Game Prediction

Sky Moneyline @ -112 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Natasha Cloud Under 5.5 Assists -108

Natasha Cloud (Sky) can be backed to total Under 5.5 assists at -108. There is a strong case for siding with her to fall short of the required total on the Player Assists line.

Latest Natasha Cloud Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-116

Under 11.5

-115

Assists

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+111

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-130

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Kamilla Cardoso Under 9.5 Rebounds -147

Kamilla Cardoso (Sky) is available at -147 to total Under 9.5 rebounds. We think she might fall short of the mark when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet.

Latest Kamilla Cardoso Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-104

Under 15.5

-128

Assists

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-127

Rebounds

Over 9.5

+105

Under 9.5

-143

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparks 95 - 97 Sky

The Sky are available at huge odds to register a 97-95 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Chicago Sky are -145 to win against Los Angeles Sparks who are priced at betting odds of +118. The leading WNBA sportsbooks give the hosts a 59% chance of success.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 182.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 182.5 selection is available to back at -118.

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Moneyline

Sparks

+118

Sky

-145

Point Spread

Sparks +2.5

-112

Sky -2.5

-108

Total Points

Under 182.5

-104

Over 182.5

-118

Nneka Ogwumike is the favorite to score most points. She is priced at -114 to score Over 17.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks)

Over 17.5

-114

Under 17.5

-118

Sydney Taylor (Sky)

Over 16.5

-119

Under 16.5

-112

Dearica Hamby (Sparks)

Over 15.5

-111

Under 15.5

-119

Kamilla Cardoso (Sky)

Over 15.5

-104

Under 15.5

-128

Rae Burrell (Sparks)

Over 15.5

-102

Under 15.5

-130

Natasha Cloud (Sky)

Over 11.5

-116

Under 11.5

-115

Ariel Atkins (Sparks)

Over 11.5

-106

Under 11.5

-125

Erica Wheeler (Sparks)

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-123

Courtney Vandersloot (Sky)

Over 9.5

-101

Under 9.5

-132

Natasha Cloud (Sky)

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+111

Erica Wheeler (Sparks)

Over 4.5

-161

Under 4.5

+118

Courtney Vandersloot (Sky)

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-114

Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+120

Dearica Hamby (Sparks)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-106

Kamilla Cardoso (Sky)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-127

Rae Burrell (Sparks)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-120

Ariel Atkins (Sparks)

Over 2.5

+129

Under 2.5

-175

Kamilla Cardoso (Sky)

Over 9.5

+105

Under 9.5

-143

Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks)

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-132

Dearica Hamby (Sparks)

Over 7.5

+113

Under 7.5

-154

Natasha Cloud (Sky)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-130

Rae Burrell (Sparks)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-128

Ariel Atkins (Sparks)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-120

Courtney Vandersloot (Sky)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-123

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Los Angeles Sparks Stats

Chicago Sky Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 185.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 187.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 189.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 189.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.20 pts and allowed 94.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 89.00 pts and allowed 98.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 181.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 187.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 189.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 189.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.00 pts and allowed 90.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 96.40 pts and allowed 90.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Lynx	31	10	3733	3430	303	14-7	17-3	3L
2  Valkyries	31	11	3457	3140	317	17-5	14-6	6W
3  Aces	28	13	3738	3538	200	13-7	15-6	4W
4  Dream	28	14	3841	3568	273	15-7	13-7	3W
5  Fever	27	14	3983	3723	260	14-6	13-8	3W
6  Wings	26	16	3744	3573	171	16-6	10-10	6W
7  Liberty	25	16	3686	3555	131	14-6	11-10	2W
8  Mystics	25	16	3423	3401	22	13-7	12-9	1W
9  Fire	16	26	3620	3818	-198	8-13	8-13	3L
10  Sparks	15	26	3571	3769	-198	7-13	8-13	1L
11  Mercury	15	27	3543	3668	-125	6-14	9-13	1L
12  Sky	15	27	3628	3803	-175	10-11	5-16	5L
13  Tempo	11	30	3534	3854	-320	7-14	4-16	5L
14  Sun	10	31	3217	3614	-397	7-13	3-18	4L
15  Storm	8	34	3448	3712	-264	6-15	2-19	3L

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