Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Event Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Connecticut Sun (5-23) will face off against the Los Angeles Sparks (13-15) at Crypto.com Arena this Thursday.
In their previous game, the Connecticut Sun faced the Phoenix Mercury but ended up on the losing side with a score of 82-66. The Sun managed a field goal percentage of 34.7%, hitting 25 out of 72 attempts, including only 5 of 25 shots from beyond the arc. However, they excelled at the free-throw line, converting 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). On the boards, Connecticut secured 28 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive. The team recorded 14 assists but also committed 20 turnovers and secured 12 steals. Defensively, they allowed Phoenix to shoot 45.3% from the floor on 29 of 64 attempts. Phoenix, meanwhile, dished out 24 assists and had 7 steals, collecting a total of 35 rebounds, including 7 offensive, and registered 3 blocked shots. They excelled at the charity stripe, finishing 84.2% by converting 16 of 19 attempts, while also hitting 8 of their 20 three-point shots.
Marina Mabrey was a standout player in this contest, scoring 18 points on 7 of 18 shooting. She logged 30 minutes on the court and grabbed 3 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 38.9% and contributing 3 assists.
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The Connecticut Sun head into this game with a record of 5-23 for the current season. They are shooting 29.7% from three-point range (172 of 580) and 81.0% from the free-throw line. The team averages 74.5 points per game, ranking 13th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 40.2%. Connecticut averages 14.0 turnovers and commits 20.2 fouls per game. On the boards, the Sun grab an average of 31.4 rebounds per game and have accumulated 473 assists for the season, placing them 13th in the WNBA for assists. Defensively, they force 14.1 turnovers per game and draw 18.1 fouls. The Sun are allowing 34.3% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 12th in points allowed per game (86.9). Opposing teams have a field goal percentage of 46.4% (395 of 508), and the Sun concede an average of 36.3 rebounds per game, ranking 9th in assists allowed with a total of 597.
In their latest match, the Los Angeles Sparks secured a win against the Indiana Fever, finishing 100-91. The Sparks managed to collect 25 defensive rebounds alongside 7 offensive rebounds, summing up to 32 total rebounds. They turned the ball over 11 times while managing just 1 steal during the game. With 16 fouls committed by the Fever, the Sparks had 15 free-throw attempts and converted 13 of them for an impressive 86.7%. Los Angeles nailed 13 of 26 three-point attempts (50.0%) and ended the game with a 37 out of 66 shooting percentage (56.1%). Conversely, they allowed the Fever to convert 34 of 77 shots (44.2%) and finished the game with 36.4% from three-point territory (12 out of 33), while also hitting 11 out of 13 free-throw attempts (84.6%). Defensively, Los Angeles gave up 27 rebounds (10 offensive) to Indiana.
Rickea Jackson was a key contributor for the Sparks, scoring 25 points with an efficient 10 out of 18 shooting (55.6%) and pulling down 5 rebounds in her 32 minutes of play. She also tallied 2 assists in this matchup.
The Los Angeles Sparks currently hold a record of 13-15 for the season. They have scored a total of 2,408 points this year, averaging 86.0 points per game while securing 33.5 rebounds each contest. The Sparks average 18.4 fouls per game and convert 75.3% of their free throws. Offensively, the team boasts a field goal percentage of 45.9%, ranking 2nd in the league, and they dish out 20.6 assists per game (6th in WNBA). However, they also average 14.9 turnovers per game. Defensively, Los Angeles ranks 13th in points allowed per game (88.1), conceding 21.6 assists and 33.1 rebounds nightly, placing them 12th and 4th in the league, respectively. Opponents are shooting 34.0% from three-point range (261 of 767), while the Sparks’ rival teams hit 83.6% of their free-throw attempts. They force an average of 12.6 turnovers per game while permitting a field goal percentage of 45.0% (11th in the league).
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA contest against the spread?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Bet on Connecticut
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