Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 May 2025
WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Plum clash when the Lynx battle it out with the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena.
It’s fantastic to see the Lynx with a -5 line on the spread at -110 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against the Sparks.
Minnesota Lynx triumphed in their season opener. It was on the road where Dallas Wings were beaten 99-84 at College Park Center. Napheesa Collier scored 34 points, which temporarily tied the WNBA record for most points in an opener.
Los Angeles Sparks triumphed in their first game of the season. It was on the road where Golden State Valkyries were beaten 84-67 at Chase Center. Kelsey Plum finished with 37 points, six assists and five steals in her Sparks debut. Her scoring outburst set a new WNBA record for most points in a season opener.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was the Sparks who came out on top when they last played the Lynx. At Target Center, a 68-51 win was recorded. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in eight Lynx victories.
| WNBA | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10
Lynx
|
0 | 1 | 90 | 91 | -1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
14
Sparks
|
0 | 1 | 78 | 105 | -27 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Prediction & Picks
There’s an attractive line of -5 when it comes to Lynx for this WNBA contest. The -110 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our pick is that they will make it happen.
Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making WNBA picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.
Key Lynx vs Sparks stats:
Lynx -5 Probability
The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
There are several alternatives to the spread and we particularly like the Winning Margin lines. It’s great whether you’re expecting things to be close or comprehensive.
Player Prop Picks
Kelsey Plum (Sparks) can be backed to record Under 5.5 assists at +102. Taking everything into consideration, we can feel confident that she will fall short of the line.
Marina Mabrey (Sun) can be backed to register Over 3.5 assists at -125. We’re tempted to back her to cover the Player Assists line, with plenty of juice on offer.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Lynx -5.5 on the spread, Under 162 and Kelsey Plum (Sparks) to get Under 5.5 assists.
A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
81
-
73
Sparks
The Lynx can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 81-73 for a big potential return.
Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks 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.
With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this WNBA game, Minnesota Lynx might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -263 Moneyline betting odds. Los Angeles Sparks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +210.
6 is the spread and 163 is the total points line. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 163, then the odds are -110.
There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.
Napheesa Collier is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -119 that she scores Over 23.5 points or -114 that she goes Under.
Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on basketball. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.
- WNBA: 22/06 2025 Sparks 66 Lynx 82
- WNBA: 14/06 2025 Sparks 78 Lynx 101
- WNBA: 19/05 2025 Lynx 89 Sparks 75
- WNBA: 20/09 2024 Sparks 68 Lynx 51
- WNBA: 10/07 2024 Lynx 82 Sparks 67
- WNBA: 15/06 2024 Sparks 76 Lynx 81
- WNBA: 06/06 2024 Lynx 86 Sparks 62
- WNBA: 21/07 2023 Sparks 70 Lynx 73
- WNBA: 21/06 2023 Lynx 67 Sparks 61
- WNBA: 17/06 2023 Lynx 77 Sparks 72
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Minnesota Lynx Stats
Los Angeles Sparks Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 162.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 162.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 72.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.60 pts and allowed 77.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 171.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 167.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 162.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 162.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 89.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 87.60 pts in the last 10 home games
WNBA Table Select Season
| Team | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
Liberty
|
2 | 0 | 204 | 168 | 36 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
2
Valkyries
|
2 | 0 | 186 | 159 | 27 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
3
Sky
|
1 | 0 | 98 | 83 | 15 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
4
Wings
|
1 | 0 | 107 | 104 | 3 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
5
Dream
|
1 | 0 | 91 | 90 | 1 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
6
Mercury
|
1 | 1 | 178 | 161 | 17 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
7
Aces
|
1 | 1 | 171 | 177 | -6 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 1W |
8
Mystics
|
1 | 1 | 161 | 163 | -2 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 1L |
9
Storm
|
1 | 1 | 169 | 173 | -4 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 1W |
|
10
Lynx
|
0 | 1 | 90 | 91 | -1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
11
Fever
|
0 | 1 | 104 | 107 | -3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
12
Tempo
|
0 | 1 | 65 | 68 | -3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
13
Fire
|
0 | 1 | 83 | 98 | -15 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
|
14
Sparks
|
0 | 1 | 78 | 105 | -27 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
15
Sun
|
0 | 2 | 157 | 195 | -38 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
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