Zak Hanshew
• Betting Analyst
8+ years betting experience
Updated:
Jul 6, 2026 , 12:29 PM ET
• 4 min read
Dominique Malonga continues her hot hand against the Sparks tonight.
EXPERT PICK – PROP
Natisha Hiedeman o15.5 Points Scored (-120)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Dominique Malonga of the Seattle Storm WNBA
The recently competitive Seattle Storm head to crypto.com Arena on Monday to face the shorthanded Los Angeles Sparks as both teams search for a much-needed victory.
The Sparks’ defense has struggled all season, and my Storm vs. Sparks predictions call for a strong offensive performance from leading scorer Dominique Malonga.
Read on in my WNBA picks to see why I’m backing Malonga’s scoring prop and how I’m building a +550 SGP centered around big games from she and Awa Fam as they lead the Storm to victory as the road underdogs.
Storm vs Sparks prediction
Storm vs Sparks best bet: Dominique Malonga Over 18.5 points (-105)
Dominique Malonga leads the Seattle Storm in scoring as a sophomore, averaging 16.9 points per game. She’s scored 19+ in half of her 14 appearances, and she’s reached that mark in four of her last seven.
In that span, Malonga has averaged 19.7 points, good for 11th in the W. She has a three-point shot, but most of her damage is done in the paint. With Los Angeles Sparks defensive specialist Cameron Brink sidelined, Malonga has an advantageous matchup.
This one is playable to 19.5 points for +122 odds, as the electric scorer faces the league’s worst defense.
COVERS INTEL: Seattle’s starting center ranks third in PITP scoring and second in second-chance points. Los Angeles has allowed the third-most PITP and rebounds.
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Storm vs Sparks same-game parlay
After missing the start of the season and spending time coming off the bench, Awa Fam has thrived since joining the first unit. In 12 games as a starter, she’s averaged 20.9 PRA and gone for 20+ eight times, including 22 against the Sparks. Playable up to 22.5.
The Sparks’ defense is atrocious, and without Kelsey Plum on the court, LA isn’t scoring enough to win shootouts. LA’s Offensive Rating drops from 111.7 to 102.6, and the point differential is -14.5 without her. Seattle has covered in three of its last five against better opponents.
Storm vs Sparks SGP
Dominique Malonga Over 18.5 points
Awa Fam Over 19.5 points+rebounds+assists
Storm moneyline
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Best bet: 14-16, -3.42 units
SGP: 4-26, -4.40 units
Player prop: 3-1, +1.59 units
Storm vs Sparks odds
Spread: Storm +3.5 | Sparks -3.5
Moneyline: Storm +145 | Sparks -170
Over/Under: Over 174.5 | Under 174.5
Storm vs Sparks trend
Seattle has covered the spread in six of its last 10 games. Find more WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Storm vs Sparks
Location
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Date
Monday, July 6, 2026
Tip-off
10:00 p.m. ET
TV
USA Network
Storm vs Sparks latest injuries
Storm: Taina Mar (Out).
Sparks: Kelsey Plum (Out), Cameron Brink (Out).
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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Zak Hanshew has been covering fantasy sports and sports betting since 2018. In addition to Covers, he has also written for Rotoworld and has spent time at FantasyPros, RotoWire, OwnersBox and Sportsbook Review. In his spare time, he can be found spending time with his wife and four kids, playing his guitar, watching Simpsons re-runs, or getting some shots up on the court.
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