- Matchup: Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks
- Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: USA Net
- Betting Odds: Indiana favored by 6.5 points
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The Indiana Fever (12-8) will clash with the Los Angeles Sparks (8-11) at the crypto.com Arena this Wednesday, entering the game with Indiana favored by 6.5 points. The game’s total points are set at 184.5.
In their last matchup, the Indiana Fever triumphed over the Las Vegas Aces with a scoreline of 84-68. The Fever shot 42.9% from the field, making 30 of 70 attempts, and went 9 for 23 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 15 of their 20 attempts, achieving a 75.0% success rate. On the board, they recorded 39 rebounds, including 13 offensive ones, and dished out 18 assists while committing 13 turnovers and securing 5 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed Las Vegas to shoot 40.0% from the floor, with 22 successful shots out of 55 attempts. Las Vegas tallied 6 assists and 5 steals in this contest, grabbing a total of 30 rebounds (6 offensive, 24 defensive) and blocking 1 shot. They finished with an 80.0% efficiency at the free-throw line, making 20 of 25 attempts, and converted just 4 of 19 three-pointers.
Kelsey Mitchell stood out, scoring 27 points on 7 of 18 shooting, playing for 33 minutes while adding 2 rebounds and 3 assists to her tally.
Heading into this game, Indiana carries a 12-8 record. The team averages 14.8 turnovers and commits 24.0 personal fouls per game. They grab 34.5 rebounds and have logged 420 assists this season, ranking 7th in the league in assists. From distance, the Fever shoots 36.3% (195 of 537) and boasts an 82.0% success rate from the free-throw line. On average, they score 93.5 points per game, leading the WNBA, with a field goal percentage of 46.9%. Defensively, they force opponents into 12.4 turnovers per game while drawing 23.5 fouls. The Fever allow an opponent shooting percentage of 45.5% (248 of 469), yields 30.4 rebounds per game, and ranks 2nd for assists allowed, giving up 385 this season. Their defense holds opponents to a 32.2% efficiency on three-pointers, ranking 11th in the league for points allowed per game (88.9).
Conversely, the Los Angeles Sparks faced a defeat their last time out, losing 82-64 to the Seattle Storm. In that game, they secured 35 rebounds (31 defensive and 4 offensive) but turned the ball over 18 times while landing 7 steals. Seattle committed 20 fouls, leading to 20 free-throw attempts for the Sparks, who converted 15 of these attempts (75.0%). From the three-point range, Los Angeles struggled, landing just 5 of 29 attempts (17.2%), and finished the game with a 33.8% shooting accuracy from the field (22 of 65). On defense, they allowed Seattle an effective shooting rate of 42.7% (32 of 75), while the Storm hit 10 of 33 three-pointers (30.3%) and achieved 8 of 9 at the line (88.9%). Defensively, Los Angeles allowed Seattle to secure 44 total rebounds (7 offensive).
Dearica Hamby emerged as a key contributor for the Sparks, achieving 17 points on 6 of 9 shooting, along with 4 rebounds and 2 assists in her 29 minutes of play.
The Sparks currently hold an 8-11 record this season. They average 20.7 fouls per game, shooting an impressive 78.9% from the free-throw line. The team records 20.2 assists per game, ranking 7th in the league, while turning it over 14.1 times. This season, the Sparks have scored a total of 1,662 points (87.5 per game) and secure 30.8 rebounds on average. Offensively, they shoot 44.9% from the field, ranking 6th in the WNBA. However, defensively, they struggle, allowing an average of 93.6 points per game, which ranks them 15th in the league. They concede 22.5 assists and 36.1 rebounds per game, placing them 14th and 13th respectively. Their defense permits opponents a 34.4% shooting percentage from beyond the arc and opponents convert 78.7% of their free throw attempts. They force 13.7 turnovers per game but allow an opponent shooting percentage of 47.9% (15th in the league).
Who will claim victory in this WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Indiana (-6.5)
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