Los Angeles Sparks vs Connecticut Sun Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Aug 2026

WNBA Betting Preview: Los Angeles Sparks vs Connecticut Sun

The Los Angeles Sparks square off against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, August 18.

We are eager to back the Sparks to beat the Sun and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s very difficult to turn down the -122 that the road team claim the win.

Los Angeles Sparks lost on the road in their previous game. Washington Mystics won 80-70 at Entertainment and Sports Arena.

Connecticut Sun lost when they last took to the court. At Mohegan Sun Arena, they were turned over 82-75 at home to New York Liberty.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sun had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Mohegan Sun Arena, they recorded a 84-81 win over the Sparks. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Sun winning seven times.

WNBA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
12  Sparks	12	22	3003	3161	-158	5-11	7-11	4L
14  Sun	8	25	2614	2878	-264	5-12	3-13	2L

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Los Angeles Sparks vs Connecticut Sun Prediction & Picks

The Los Angeles Sparks vs Connecticut Sun betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be the Moneyline and our pick is Sparks at the current odds of -122. They can get the better of their opponents in this WNBA showdown.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming WNBA action along with the current form of each franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball picks.

Key Sparks vs Sun stats:

• Sun have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Sun have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Sun have lost their last 2 games.

Sparks Moneyline Probability

The best basketball betting sites imply that our pick has a 54.9% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

The Sparks can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Point Spread or the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Our Game Prediction

Sparks Moneyline @ -122 Watch Live Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brittney Griner Under 11.5 Points -116

Brittney Griner (Sun) can be wagered to total Under 11.5 points at -116. It’s anticipated that her Player Points are going to fall below the total, with this bet offering plenty of appeal.

Latest Brittney Griner Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-112

Under 11.5

-115

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-141

Under 5.5

+108

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Leïla Lacan Under 11.5 Points -114

Leïla Lacan (Sun) can be wagered to register Under 11.5 points at -114. It’s anticipated that she might fall short of the mark and that leads us to an Unders bet.

Latest Leïla Lacan Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Assists

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

+103

Rebounds

Over 2.5

+134

Under 2.5

-175

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparks 85 - 82 Sun

We’re expecting this to be a close contest and we’ll take the Sparks to win 85-82. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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Los Angeles Sparks vs Connecticut Sun 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.

The Moneyline odds about Connecticut Sun triumphing is priced at -100 and you can get Los Angeles Sparks at -122. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this WNBA game is 55%.

The spread is calculated to be 1.5, while total points comes in at 170.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 170.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game on women's basketball, the top sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, offering an impressive range of options.

Moneyline

Sparks

-122

Sun

-100

Point Spread

Sparks -1.5

-112

Sun +1.5

-108

Total Points

Under 170.5

-108

Over 170.5

-112

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Rae Burrell is available at +102 to rack up Over 17.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -132 is available.

Rae Burrell (Sparks)

Over 17.5

+102

Under 17.5

-132

Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks)

Over 16.5

+103

Under 16.5

-133

Dearica Hamby (Sparks)

Over 15.5

-103

Under 15.5

-125

Leïla Lacan (Sun)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Brittney Griner (Sun)

Over 11.5

-112

Under 11.5

-115

Erica Wheeler (Sparks)

Over 8.5

-132

Under 8.5

+102

Ariel Atkins (Sparks)

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-125

Erica Wheeler (Sparks)

Over 5.5

+113

Under 5.5

-147

Leïla Lacan (Sun)

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

+103

Rae Burrell (Sparks)

Over 3.5

+152

Under 3.5

-200

Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks)

Over 3.5

+124

Under 3.5

-161

Ariel Atkins (Sparks)

Over 3.5

+141

Under 3.5

-185

Dearica Hamby (Sparks)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks)

Over 8.5

-123

Under 8.5

-105

Dearica Hamby (Sparks)

Over 7.5

+107

Under 7.5

-139

Brittney Griner (Sun)

Over 5.5

-141

Under 5.5

+108

Rae Burrell (Sparks)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-132

Leïla Lacan (Sun)

Over 2.5

+134

Under 2.5

-175

Erica Wheeler (Sparks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Ariel Atkins (Sparks)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

+107

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Los Angeles Sparks Stats

Connecticut Sun Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 178.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 180.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 170.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 170.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.20 pts and allowed 91.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 86.40 pts and allowed 93.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 168.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 161.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 170.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 170.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 89.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 home games

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WNBA Table Select Season 202620252024202320222021202020192018

Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Lynx	29	7	3334	3018	316	14-5	15-2	4W
2  Valkyries	24	9	2757	2538	219	14-4	10-5	5W
3  Aces	24	12	3260	3135	125	11-6	13-6	1L
4  Fever	22	12	3273	3071	202	13-6	9-6	3W
5  Dream	21	12	2971	2821	150	12-5	9-7	2W
6  Liberty	22	14	3253	3134	119	12-5	10-9	2W
7  Mystics	20	14	2775	2800	-25	12-6	8-8	1W
8  Wings	20	15	3114	3032	82	10-6	10-9	1L
9  Fire	14	20	2948	3105	-157	8-10	6-10	1W
10  Sky	13	22	3064	3146	-82	8-9	5-13	1W
11  Mercury	13	22	2935	3060	-125	5-10	8-12	1W
12  Sparks	12	22	3003	3161	-158	5-11	7-11	4L
13  Tempo	10	23	2892	3106	-214	6-11	4-12	10L
14  Sun	8	25	2614	2878	-264	5-12	3-13	2L
15  Storm	7	30	3080	3268	-188	5-13	2-17	2L

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