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Los Angeles (10-11) at Atlanta (13-10)
- When: Jul 13 2026, 7:00 PM
- Where: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA, USA
- TV: USA
Los Angeles vs Atlanta Preview & Prediction
Spread: Atlanta -8.0
Moneyline: Atlanta (-340)
Total: 180.0
The Atlanta Dream are 8-point favorites Monday night with the total sitting at 180.0. Atlanta is trying to stop its recent skid, while the Sparks arrive hotter than a Vegas sidewalk after back-to-back 100-point explosions.
Los Angeles Sparks: Finally Found the Basket
Los Angeles has suddenly remembered the objective is to score points. After topping 100 points in consecutive games, the Sparks are rolling into Atlanta with confidence and enough made three-pointers to keep the net company employed.
Head coach Lynne Roberts has watched the offense come alive thanks to better ball movement and smarter shot selection. Even without leading scorer Kelsey Plum (23.9 PPG), the Sparks keep producing. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 16.9 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Dearica Hamby chips in 14.8 points and 7.7 boards.
The front office even changed general managers. Apparently someone decided the only thing hotter than the offense was the paperwork.
Atlanta Dream: Searching for a Wake-Up Call
Atlanta has dropped six of its last seven games, which is not exactly the kind of streak you frame on the living room wall.
Things became even tougher after Angel Reese (15.0 points, 11.7 rebounds) missed the latest loss with a leg injury. The Dream now lean heavily on Allisha Gray, who averages 18.7 points per game, while Rhyne Howard contributes 18.5 points and continues to be one of the league’s most dangerous scorers.
Head coach Karl Smesko admitted this season has presented far more adversity than last year’s breakout campaign. Translation: the honeymoon is officially over.
LVSB’s Betting Prediction
Atlanta is favored by eight, but lately they’ve been handing out covers to opponents like free casino buffet coupons. The Sparks are finally playing confident basketball and should keep this one interesting from start to finish.
Final Score: Dream 94, Sparks 90
Lean: Los Angeles Sparks +8.0
Total: Over 180.0
- WNBA Playoffs Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
