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<\/p>\nTyree’s prediction: Sparks’ recent improvements won’t be enough to stop a Storm from brewing.<\/p>\n
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Aug 1, 2025 \u2022 18:03 ET<\/p>\n
\u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n
Photo By – Imagn Images. LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) dribbles the ball against Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike (3).<\/p>\n
The WNBA’s nightcap features a Western Conference clash between the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena.<\/p>\n
These two teams are trending in opposite directions, as the Storm sit near the top of the standings, while the struggling Sparks are just above the last-place Wings.<\/p>\n
Seattle is clearly the stronger side on paper, and I\u2019ll break down why in my Sparks vs. Storm predictions.<\/p>\n
Read more in my WNBA picks<\/a> for Friday, August 1.<\/p>\n Sparks vs Storm predictions<\/p>\n My Sparks vs Storm best bet: Storm -5 (-112\u00a0at FanDuel<\/a>)<\/p>\n The Seattle Storm<\/a> have comfortably taken care of the Los Angeles Sparks<\/a> in recent matchups and torched this squad by 31 earlier this season in Kelsey Plum<\/a>‘s absence as she nursed a lower leg injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Storm dominated with elite defense, and that can carry them through round two of this pairing, even with Plum back in the fold.\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle\u2019s scoring defense is second to only the league-leading Minnesota Lynx so far this season and home-court advantage will make staying in the hunt challenging for the opposing team to stay in the hunt.<\/p>\n The Sparks have improved over time since getting off to a poor start in 2025 and even rattled off a road win against the New York Liberty on July 26.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, their inability to generate stops will hurt them in this matchup. <\/p>\n Only the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky give up more points per game than Los Angeles. That won\u2019t cut it in enemy territory against a defensive juggernaut. <\/p>\n Cameron Brink<\/a>\u2019s return from injury will help the underdogs, but she isn\u2019t playing enough right now to make a significant impact on defense.<\/p>\n Sparks vs Storm same-game parlay (SGP)<\/p>\n Storm -5<\/p>\n Under 169<\/p>\n Kelsey Plum Over 5.5 assists<\/p>\n I expect Seattle to cover and prevent a barn burner by swarming Los Angeles on defense.<\/p>\n The Storm will lock in on Plum as the Sparks\u2019 primary initiator, and she\u2019ll be forced to defer and find open teammates.<\/p>\n Plum\u2019s playmaking is on the rise, and she\u2019s tallied at least six assists in four straight contests.<\/p>\n Sparks vs Storm odds Sparks vs Storm opening odds<\/p>\n Spread: Los Angeles +5.5 (-110) | Seattle -5.5 (-110) Sparks vs Storm trend<\/p>\n The Storm have won eight of their last 10 games against the Sparks. Find more\u00a0WNBA betting trends<\/a> for Sparks vs. Storm.<\/p>\n How to watch Sparks vs Storm<\/p>\n Location Date Tip-off TV Sparks vs Storm latest injuries<\/p>\n![\"FanDuel](\"https:\/\/img.covers.com\/betting\/sportsbooks\/818\/fanduel_2.svg\")
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\nSparks vs Storm live odds<\/p>\n
\nMoneyline: Los Angeles +195 | Seattle -240
\nOver\/Under: Over 166 (-110) | Under 166 (-110)<\/p>\n
\nClimate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA<\/p>\n
\nFriday, 8-1-2025<\/p>\n
\n10:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
\nION<\/p>\n