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<\/p>\nNaessens’ pick: Marina Mabrey’s return gives Connecticut the necessary depth to keep things close tonight.<\/p>\n
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Jul 24, 2025 \u2022 15:30 ET<\/p>\n
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Photo By – Imagn Images. Connecticut Sun star Marina Mabrey in WNBA action.<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Sparks put a three-game winning streak on the line when they visit the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena tonight. NBCS-Boston and Spectrum SportsNet share the coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n
Despite the solid recent play from L.A., my Sparks vs. Sun predictions expect Marina Mabrey & Co. to keep this game close.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here are my\u00a0WNBA picks<\/a> for Thursday, July 24.<\/p>\n Sparks vs Sun predictions<\/p>\n My Sparks vs Sun best bet: Sun +6 (-108 at FanDuel<\/a>)<\/p>\n Despite a narrow 92\u201388 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks<\/a> on July 13, the Connecticut Sun<\/a> have covered the spread in three straight games in this head-to-head.<\/p>\n Tonight, Connecticut is a 6-point underdog, up from an opening line of +4.5 at home, where it’s 5-5 ATS this season.<\/p>\n The Sparks, 7-4-1 ATS on the road and riding a three-game win streak, are in good form, but their recent success likely overvalues them in the betting markets.<\/p>\n Marina Mabrey\u2019s return adds multi-level scoring, playmaking, and defensive physicality for the Sun, ideal for attacking a Sparks team averaging 16 turnovers per game.<\/p>\n The Sun score 15.1 points per game off opponent turnovers, while the Sparks allow a WNBA-second-worst 18 points per game off giveaways. That edge, along with its home-court energy and Mabrey\u2019s spark, will keep Connecticut close in this tight game.<\/p>\n Take the Sun to cover the number in a competitive, turnover-driven battle.<\/p>\n Sparks vs Sun same-game parlay (SGP)<\/p>\n Sun +6<\/p>\n Sparks moneyline<\/p>\n Tina Charles 15+ points<\/p>\n The Sparks are an improving road team that\u2019s won two straight away from home. Connecticut should keep this game close enough to cover, but L.A. and its depth will ultimately outlast the Sun.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tina Charles, averaging 18.0 points on 16.2 field-goal attempts in July, should exploit the Sparks\u2019 second-worst paint defense (36.8 PPG allowed) with the additional touches she\u2019ll get from Mabrey\u2019s interior passing skills.<\/p>\n Sparks vs Sun odds Sparks vs Sun opening odds<\/p>\n Spread: Los Angeles -5 (-110) | Connecticut +5 (-110) Sparks vs Sun trend<\/p>\n Connecticut is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 meetings with Los Angeles. Find more WNBA betting trends<\/a> for Sparks vs. Sun.<\/p>\n How to watch Sparks vs Sun<\/p>\n Location Date Tip-off TV Sparks vs Sun latest injuries<\/p>\n![\"FanDuel](\"https:\/\/img.covers.com\/betting\/sportsbooks\/818\/fanduel_2.svg\")
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\nSparks vs Sun live odds<\/p>\n
\nMoneyline: Los Angeles -245 | Connecticut +200
\nOver\/Under: Over 166.5 (-110) | Under 166.5 (-110)<\/p>\n
\nMohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT<\/p>\n
\nThursday, 7-24-2025<\/p>\n
\n7:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
\nNBCS-Boston, Spectrum SportsNet<\/p>\n