Chicago (4-11) at Los Angeles (5-11)
- When: Jun 29 2025, 4:00 PM
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- TV: ESPN
WNBA Preview and Prediction: Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Spread: Los Angeles -8.0 | Total: 168.0
Chicago Sky Outlook
The Sky are stumbling into Sunday’s matchup in L.A. having lost four of their last five, including a tough 83-78 defeat to Golden State. While Angel Reese racked up a monster 17-point, 18-rebound performance, late-game execution again became their Achilles heel. Rookie coach Tyler Marsh admitted to mismanaging the clock, calling for an unnecessary foul in crunch time.
Offensively, Chicago leans on Ariel Atkins, who’s putting up 14.3 points per game, while Reese continues to clean the glass at a league-leading 12.3 boards per contest. However, they’ll be without Kamilla Cardoso, who’s off representing Brazil, thinning their already limited frontcourt depth. Without her, Chicago could struggle to contain L.A.’s interior game.
Los Angeles Sparks Breakdown
After a rough 5-11 start, the Sparks might finally have something to build on. Thursday’s 85-75 road win over Indiana, even without Caitlin Clark in the lineup, marked a breakthrough. They outscored the Fever 35-21 in the fourth quarter and shot 50% from the field, showing signs of maturity and composure in closing time.
Kelsey Plum has quickly emerged as the team’s engine, averaging 20.5 points and 5.5 assists, while Azura Stevens added 23 points and 7 boards in that last win. The Sparks’ second-half turnaround was driven by smarter possessions, highlighted by trimming 15 first-half turnovers down to just four in the second half.
That kind of disciplined basketball could be crucial against a Sky team prone to mistakes in the clutch.
WNBA Game Prediction:
Los Angeles comes in as the 8-point favorite, and for good reason. They’ve shown signs of finally playing cohesive ball, while Chicago is missing key personnel and misfiring in critical moments. The total is set at 168.0, and given the previous high-scoring matchups between these two, it’s in line.
Score Prediction: Los Angeles 90, Chicago 80
Best Bet: Los Angeles -8.0
Total: Over 168.0
Expect L.A. to keep the momentum rolling at home and take the season series lead.
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
