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New York (20-11) at Los Angeles (15-16)
- When: Aug 12 2025, 10:00 PM
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- TV: NBA TV
New York vs Los Angeles – WNBA Game Preview, Prediction and Player Props
Spread: Los Angeles -4.0 | Total: 175.5
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Breakdown
The Sparks have been one of the WNBA’s hottest teams since mid-July, ripping off a 9-2 stretch to push themselves into striking distance of a playoff spot. At 15-16, they now have a chance to get back to .500 for the first time since May.
Their latest win, a thrilling 94-91 home victory over Seattle, came on the back of Dearica Hamby, who powered home a clutch three-point play with 5.6 seconds left. Hamby finished with 19 points, while Kelsey Plum (20 points, 7 assists) kept the offense humming. Plum has been a dual-threat all season, dishing a career-high 6.1 assists per game.
Cameron Brink was a bright spark off the bench, putting up 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting, her best scoring performance since coming back from knee surgery.
Sparks Player Prop Pick: Kelsey Plum – Over 5.5 assists. With her recent playmaking surge and New York’s tendency to give up perimeter facilitation, this line has upside.
New York Liberty Betting Breakdown
The defending champions enter this matchup at 20-11 but are licking their wounds after an 83-71 home loss to the Lynx that snapped a three-game win streak. Shooting woes were the story, they hit just 42.4% from the field, below their season average of 45.3%.
New York is still elite offensively, but recent games have shown vulnerability. Their July 26 loss to the Sparks (101-99) saw them give up 35 points in the first quarter and never fully recover. Sabrina Ionescu was electric in that contest with 30 points but is coming off a cold performance (10 points on 4-of-15 shooting vs. Minnesota).
The Liberty kick off a critical three-game road swing here before a challenging home-and-away series against the Lynx. Expect them to push pace and try to dictate tempo early to avoid chasing the game again.
Liberty Player Prop Pick: Sabrina Ionescu – Over 20.5 points. She’ll be motivated after a poor shooting night and historically bounces back strong after single-digit scoring games.
Prediction
The Sparks’ momentum is real, but New York’s depth and experience should shine through if they avoid another slow start. Expect a close battle with scoring bursts on both sides.
Best Bet: New York -4.0
Toral: Under 175.5
Final Score Prediction: New York 90, Los Angeles 84
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
