- Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs Los Angeles Sparks
- Scheduled Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Peacock
- Current Odds: Atlanta (-8.5)
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In a highly anticipated game, the Los Angeles Sparks (13-24) are set to face off against the Atlanta Dream (24-13) on Monday at the crypto.com Arena. Atlanta starts as 8.5 point favorites, with the total points set at 182.5.
The Atlanta Dream recently triumphed over the Phoenix Mercury with a score of 99-89. In this game, Atlanta achieved a shooting percentage of 48.7%, hitting 37 of 76 attempts, and nailed 11 out of 38 from three-point range. At the charity stripe, the Dream were impressive, making 14 of 16 attempts for an 87.5% free throw percentage. They grabbed 34 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards, and dished out 35 assists. On defense, Atlanta forced their opponent into 20 turnovers and recorded 11 steals. Phoenix shot 46.8% from the field, making 29 of 62 attempts, while tallying 24 total boards (6 offensive, 18 defensive) and 2 blocks. At the free-throw line, Phoenix hit 20 of 25 attempts at 80.0% and made 11 of 23 from beyond the arc.
Angel Reese had a standout performance in this matchup, scoring 31 points with an impressive shooting accuracy of 66.7%, hitting 14 of 21 shots. In 35 minutes on the court, she also collected 14 rebounds and dished out 2 assists.
The Atlanta Dream, boasting a season record of 24-13, has showcased a three-point shooting percentage of 32.5% (323 out of 995) and a free-throw success rate of 78.7%. They are scoring an average of 91.4 points per game, ranking 3rd in the league, with a shooting percentage of 44.1%. The Dream averages 12.8 turnovers and commits 20.1 personal fouls per game. In terms of rebounds, Atlanta pulls down 35.2 boards per contest and ranks 7th with 785 assists this season. Defensively, they force 15.8 turnovers and give up 21.6 fouls per game. Opponents have a field goal percentage of 47.6% against them, and they allow 30.5 rebounds per game. Atlanta ranks 4th in allowing assists with a total of 716 for the year and 4th in opponents’ points per game (85.8), conceding 36.8% from long range.
In their latest encounter, the Los Angeles Sparks secured a victory with a final score of 77-68 against the Connecticut Sun. The Sparks captured 36 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive boards for a total of 40. However, they committed 24 turnovers while recording 4 steals in this matchup. The Sun committed 23 fouls, leading the Sparks to 19 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 15 for a rate of 78.9%. From three-point range, Los Angeles made 8 of 18 attempts (44.4%). They finished the game with a shooting percentage of 50.9%, converting 27 out of 53 shots, while allowing the Sun to shoot 35.1% on 26 of 74 attempts. Connecticut managed only 16.7% from downtown, making 4 out of 24, and hit 66.7% from the free-throw line (12 out of 18). In terms of rebounding, the Sparks surrendered 30 total boards to Connecticut, including 8 offensive boards.
Rae Burrell made a notable contribution for the Sparks in this game, hitting 8 of 13 attempts for a field goal percentage of 61.5%, along with 2 rebounds. She ended with 20 points in her 30 minutes of playing time and contributed 2 assists.
Los Angeles has a record of 13-24 this season. Offensively, the Sparks are shooting 46.5% from the field, placing them 5th in the league. They have scored 3,245 points this season, averaging 87.7 per game, while also averaging 31.1 rebounds. They rank 3rd in assists at 21.8 per game but commit 14.7 turnovers each contest. Los Angeles also commits 19.9 personal fouls per game and maintains a free-throw percentage of 77.9%. On defense, the Sparks rank 14th in the WNBA in points per game allowed (92.9), while permitting 22.7 assists and 35.2 rebounds, claiming 14th and 13th in the league, respectively. The defense lets opponents shoot 34.5% from three-point range and allows a free-throw percentage of 78.8%, while forcing 13.9 turnovers and giving up a field goal percentage of 47.9% (15th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Los Angeles (+8.5)
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