July 15, 2026 5:48 am EDT Updated
A game after she put up 37 points in a 104-100 win over the Mercury, Kayla McBride leads the Minnesota Lynx (18-6) at home against the Los Angeles Sparks (10-12) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The matchup tips off at 1 p.m. ET on Victory+ and Spectrum SportsNet.
How to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota LynxLos Angeles vs. Minnesota odds
Spread: Minnesota -12.5 (-105), Los Angeles +12.5 (-115)
Favorite Moneyline: Minnesota -800
Underdog Moneyline: Los Angeles +550
Total: 182.5
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105
Injury reportsLynx
Dorka Juhasz: Questionable (Knee),
Emma Cechova: Out For Season (Knee),
Napheesa Collier: Out (Ankle)
Sparks
Kelsey Plum: Out (Lower Leg),
Cameron Brink: Questionable (Ankle)
Stats to know
The Lynx average just 3.0 fewer points per game (90.6) than the Sparks give up (93.6).
Los Angeles averages 7.5 more points per game (89.2) than Minnesota give up to opponents (81.7).
Natasha Howard posts 16.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, while shooting 58.4% from the field (third in WNBA).
Nneka Ogwumike averages 17.0 points, 2.7 assists and 8.6 rebounds per game.
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Jul 15, 2026
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