- Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks
- Event Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Minnesota favored by 3.5 points
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The Minnesota Lynx (11-3) are set to face the Los Angeles Sparks (7-7) at the crypto.com Arena this Wednesday. Los Angeles starts this game as underdogs by 3.5 points, with an over/under total of 177.5 points.
In their previous game, the Lynx dominated the Portland Fire, winning decisively with a score of 107-74. Minnesota recorded an impressive shooting percentage of 54.5%, making 42 out of 77 attempts and hitting 10 of 23 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 13 of 22 shots for a 59.1% success rate. On the boards, the Lynx collected a total of 40 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards. They also dished out 31 assists and forced their opponents into 21 turnovers, alongside registering 14 steals. On the defensive side, Minnesota allowed Portland to shoot 40.6% from the field (28 of 69) and limited them to 10 assists and 7 steals. Portland pulled down 27 rebounds (10 offensive, 17 defensive) and recorded 2 blocks, hitting 72.7% of their free throws (8 of 11) and 10 of 30 three-point attempts.
Natasha Howard was a standout performer in this matchup, contributing 18 points on 6 of 11 shooting over 26 minutes, along with 6 rebounds and 1 assist.
As the Lynx prepare to clash with the Sparks, they hold an impressive 11-3 record this season. They are averaging 13.7 turnovers and committing 18.6 fouls per game. Minnesota is pulling down 37.6 rebounds per contest and has recorded a total of 309 assists this year, ranking 4th in the league. The Lynx are also shooting an effective 38.7% from three-point range (111 of 287) and boasting a stellar free-throw percentage of 77.9%. They lead the league in scoring, averaging 92.6 points per game on an impressive 50.5% shooting from the field. Defensively, the Lynx force an average of 14.2 turnovers while allowing 17.6 personal fouls per game. They limit opponents to a field-goal percentage of 39.2% (199 of 247) and average 31.7 rebounds allowed. Currently, they rank 6th for assists allowed (271) and 2nd in points per game permitted (79.4), with opponents shooting just 30.6% from beyond the arc.
The last outing for the Los Angeles Sparks saw them suffer a defeat at the hands of the Golden State Valkyries, finishing 78-58. In that match, the Sparks captured 25 defensive boards and 8 offensive boards for a total of 33 rebounds. They committed 15 turnovers while managing 4 steals. The Valkyries committed 20 fouls, leading to 20 free-throw attempts for the Sparks, where they converted 15 (75.0%). Los Angeles struggled from distance, making only 3 of 21 attempts (14.3%) and shot a total of 20 out of 60 from the floor (33.3%). On the other hand, the Valkyries shot 42.4% (28 of 66) from the field and hit 33.3% of their three-point attempts (7 of 21), finishing the game with 15 of 19 free throws (78.9%) while limiting the Sparks to 33 total rebounds (with 7 offensive).
Rae Burrell was a key contributor for the Sparks, scoring 13 points in 22 minutes, hitting 2 of 8 field goals (25.0%) and grabbing 1 rebound with 1 assist.
The Sparks currently have a balanced record of 7-7 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 45.7% from the field, ranking 4th in the WNBA. With a total of 1,233 points scored this season, they average 88.1 points per game. Los Angeles averages 31.6 rebounds and accounts for 19.7 assists per game (8th in the league), while committing 14.7 turnovers and 21.1 personal fouls per contest. From the free-throw line, they have a solid conversion rate of 79.1%. On the defensive side, the Sparks rank 15th in points allowed per game (90.4), with opponents hitting 31.6% from beyond the arc and converting 77.5% of their free throws. They concede an average of 22.6 assists and 34.1 rebounds, placing them 15th and 10th respectively in those categories, while forcing 13.5 turnovers and allowing a field-goal percentage of 46.9% (13th in the WNBA).
What’s tonight’s parlay prediction looking like?
Pick: Bet on Los Angeles (+3.5) and over 177.5 points
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