- Matchup: Los Angeles Sparks vs New York Liberty
- Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (+8.5)
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The Los Angeles Sparks (12-20) will visit Barclays Center for a face-off against the New York Liberty (20-14). New York starts as 8.5-point favorites with the over/under set at 186.5 points.
In their most recent outing, the Sparks fell to the Phoenix Mercury with a score of 94-87. L.A. managed to achieve a field goal percentage of 43.2% (32 out of 74) and made 7 of 32 from beyond the arc. From the charity stripe, the Sparks succeeded on 16 of 22 attempts, translating to a 72.7% success rate. On the boards, they recorded 28 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, and dished out 18 assists. They forced 13 turnovers and registered 6 steals on defense. However, they allowed Phoenix to shoot 51.7% from the floor on 31 of 60 attempts. Phoenix also logged 11 assists, 7 steals, and secured 36 rebounds (11 offensively, 25 defensively), along with 2 blocks and a free throw percentage of 76.7%, hitting 23 of their 30 attempts. The Mercury connected on 9 of 25 from three-point range.
Rae Burrell played a significant role for Los Angeles, contributing 19 points on 6 of 21 shooting, spending 35 minutes on the court and grabbing 3 rebounds while providing 6 assists.
Los Angeles heads into this matchup with a 12-20 record this season. The Sparks are converting 33.3% from three-point range (285 out of 856) and 78.4% from the free throw line. Averaging 89.1 points per game (6th in the league), they have a field goal percentage of 46.5%. They average 14.3 turnovers and commit 20.0 fouls per game. As a team, L.A. grabs 31.1 rebounds and ranks 6th in the WNBA with 708 assists across the season. On defense, they force opponents into 14.0 turnovers per game while committing 21.5 fouls. The Sparks currently stand 11th in assists allowed with 722. They allow a field goal percentage of 48.0% and give up 35.1 rebounds, along with 34.8% shooting from three-point distance, ranking 14th in points allowed per game (93.6).
The New York Liberty encountered a setback in their latest game, falling to the Indiana Fever with a score of 106-92. In that game, New York secured 39 rebounds total (26 defensive and 13 offensive) and recorded 7 steals while committing 13 turnovers. Indiana’s 17 fouls led to 13 free throw attempts for the Liberty, who converted 11 for an 84.6% success rate. From three-point land, New York made 11 of 36 shots (30.6%), and ended the game with a 46.1% field goal percentage, hitting 35 of 76 attempts. On the defensive end, the Liberty allowed Indiana to shoot 53.6% from the field, with the Fever finishing at 64.0% from beyond the arc, making 16 of 25 attempts, while also hitting 16 of 19 free throws (84.2%).
Sabrina Ionescu was a key player for the Liberty, scoring 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting, and contributing 4 rebounds and 5 assists in her 28 minutes of play.
The New York Liberty boast a record of 20-14 this season. Offensively, they connect on 46.5% from the field, ranking them 5th in the league. With 3,086 total points (an average of 90.8 per game), they grab 35.1 rebounds per matchup. New York averages 21.0 assists per game (6th in WNBA) and commits 13.8 turnovers per game. With 18.5 fouls per game and an impressive 85.3% free throw rate, the Liberty’s defensive stats show they rank 9th in points per game allowed (87.6). They force 11.2 turnovers nightly, allowing teams to shoot 45.4% from the field (7th in WNBA), and they yield 35.8% shooting from three-point range (316 of 883) while their opponents convert 75.4% of free throw attempts. They surrender 21.6 assists and 30.8 rebounds each game, ranking 11th and 2nd in those categories, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on New York (-8.5)
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