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<\/p>\nHanshew’s prediction: Sabrina finds her spark. <\/p>\n
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Aug 12, 2025 \u2022 18:59 ET<\/p>\n
\u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n
Photo By – Imagn Images. Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu driving down the court.<\/p>\n
The New York Liberty continue to search for stability after losing Breanna Stewart, and tonight\u2019s challenge at crypto.com Arena won\u2019t make that any easier. They\u2019ll face a surging Los Angeles Sparks squad that\u2019s been on a roll lately.<\/p>\n
For Tuesday, August 12, my Liberty vs. Sparks prediction leans toward the Sparks pulling off an upset win, despite Sabrina Ionescu shaking off her recent scoring drought and putting up a strong effort.<\/p>\n
Keep reading for the full WNBA picks<\/a> breakdown.<\/p>\n Liberty vs Sparks predictions<\/p>\n My Liberty vs Sparks best bet: Sabrina Ionescu Over 19.5 points (-125 at DraftKings<\/a>)<\/p>\n Sabrina Ionescu is in the midst of a three-game slump, but better days are ahead. Over her last three appearances, she\u2019s averaged just 11.7 points per game while shooting 27.5% from the floor and 13.3% from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n Ionescu is averaging a career-best 19.6 points per game this season, and with Breanna Stewart out of action, she\u2019s the New York Liberty<\/a>\u2019s go-to option on offense. Her recent slump hasn\u2019t been for lack of trying, as she\u2019s attempted 40 shots, including 15 triples, in that span.<\/p>\n Tonight\u2019s matchup with the W\u2019s most generous defense offers a perfect bounce-back opportunity. The Los Angeles Sparks<\/a> have allowed the most points per game this season at 87.8, and that has jumped to 89.1 over the last 10. Los Angeles also ranks third in defensive rating.<\/p>\n The Liberty boast the W\u2019s fastest pace, and the Sparks rank fourth, meaning there should be plenty of scoring opportunities for Ionescu. She\u2019s averaging 18.6 points per game at home and 20.8 on the road, and she\u2019s scored 20 or more points in 14 of 30 games, including both matchups with the Sparks.<\/p>\n I\u2019m expecting a big game from the Liberty\u2019s veteran sharpshooter as she snaps out of her current slump.<\/p>\n Liberty vs Sparks same-game parlay (SGP)<\/p>\n Sabrina Ionescu 20+ points<\/p>\n Dearica Hamby 7+ rebounds<\/p>\n Sparks moneyline<\/p>\n Dearica Hamby is averaging 7.8 rebounds per game on the season, but she\u2019s grabbed just 5.5 per game across her last four. The Liberty have allowed the most rebounds per game this season (36.4), and Hamby pulled down nine and 10, respectively, in two matchups with New York. She\u2019s recorded seven or more boards in 21 of 31 games in 2025.<\/p>\n The Liberty\u2019s 9-0 start feels like a distant memory as the team has gone 11-11 since then. Breanna Stewart\u2019s absence has certainly been felt, as the team is 3-5 straight up across its last eight since she was injured against the Sparks.<\/p>\n In that eight-game stretch, New York is 0-7-1 ATS. Meanwhile, the Sparks are 8-2 straight up and ATS across their last 10, riding a three-game home win streak into Tuesday\u2019s matchup. I\u2019m backing the home team and taking plus-money odds on the moneyline.<\/p>\n Liberty vs Sparks odds Liberty vs Sparks opening odds<\/p>\n Spread: New York -3 (-110) | Los Angeles +3 (-110) Liberty vs Sparks trend<\/p>\n The Sparks have won and covered in eight of their last 10 games. Find more\u00a0WNBA betting trends<\/a> for Liberty vs. Sparks.<\/p>\n How to watch Liberty vs Sparks<\/p>\n Location Date Tip-off TV Liberty vs Sparks latest injuries<\/p>\n![\"bet365](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bet365.png\")
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\nLiberty vs Sparks live odds<\/p>\n
\nMoneyline: New York -155 | Los Angeles +130
\nOver\/Under: Over 178.5 (-110) | Under 178.5 (-110)<\/p>\n
\nCrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n
\nTuesday, August 12, 2025<\/p>\n
\n10:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
\nNBA TV<\/p>\n