Sparks vs Wings Prediction: Los Angeles Looks to Rebound, Dallas Seeks Back-to-Back Wins
The Los Angeles Sparks head to Texas on Friday to face the Dallas Wings in the second matchup of their season series. Los Angeles took the first meeting 93-79 back on June 6 and will look to bounce back from a tough home loss to New York, while Dallas enters off a much-needed win in Indiana.
Key Game Information
Category | Details |
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Sport | Basketball (WNBA) |
Teams | Los Angeles Sparks vs Dallas Wings |
Venue | College Park Center — Arlington, TX |
Date/Time | Friday, August 15, 2025 — 8:00 PM ET |
Betting Odds | Sparks -3.5, Wings +3.5, O/U 167.5 |
Los Angeles Sparks Can Win If…
The Sparks have been one of the hottest teams in the WNBA since mid-July, winning nine of their last 12 games. Despite Tuesday’s 105-97 loss to the Liberty, Los Angeles’ offense showed balance, with Kelsey Plum (26 points), Dearica Hamby (21), Azura Stevens (17), and Rickea Jackson (16) all scoring in double figures.
Cameron Brink’s ankle tweak is worth monitoring, but early signs indicate she should be available. For the Sparks to win, they’ll need to control the boards, take advantage of Dallas missing Arike Ogunbowale, and continue their offensive efficiency — currently 5th in the WNBA in field goal percentage.
Dallas Wings Can Win If…
Dallas ended a five-game losing streak with an 81-80 victory over Indiana, powered by Maddy Siegrist’s 22 points, Li Yueru’s 20, and Paige Bueckers’ 16 points and eight assists. The Wings used a massive 19-0 run to take control and held off a late Fever rally.
Without Ogunbowale again, Dallas will need another “score-by-committee” effort. Their inside scoring, led by Li Yueru, will be critical against the Sparks’ physical frontcourt. Limiting turnovers and slowing Los Angeles’ transition game are also key to pulling off the upset.
Key WNBA Betting Trends
Trend Type | Sparks | Wings |
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Current Form | Won 9 of last 12 | Won last game, lost 7 of 9 |
Home/Away Split | 7–9 on road | 5–11 at home |
Points Per Game Rank | 6th (82.3) | 10th (77.5) |
Opponent PPG Rank | 7th (82.9) | 12th (88.4) |
Field Goal % Rank | 5th (.443) | 11th (.412) |
Rebounding Rank | 8th (35.1) | 7th (35.4) |
The Lean
Los Angeles has been the more consistent team over the past month and has the depth to exploit Dallas’ defensive struggles. The Wings’ upset over Indiana showed resilience, but missing Ogunbowale again leaves a major scoring gap.
Pick: Sparks -3.5
Projected Score: Sparks 86, Wings 79
O/U Lean: Under 167.5
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