- Matchup: Los Angeles Sparks vs Dallas Wings
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: USA Net
- Betting Line: Los Angeles (+7.5)
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The Los Angeles Sparks (15-25) are set to face the Dallas Wings (24-16) at College Park Center this Thursday. Dallas begins this contest as the 7.5 point favorites, with the total set at 176.5.
The Sparks recently secured a victory against the Seattle Storm, finishing with a score of 90-74. Los Angeles achieved a field goal percentage of 43.8%, hitting 32 of 73 attempts, and converted 12 of 31 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they excelled, completing 14 out of 15 attempts for an impressive 93.3% success rate. On the boards, the Sparks amassed 40 rebounds, including 5 offensive. They also recorded 23 assists and forced the Storm into 16 turnovers while capturing 12 steals. Defensively, the Sparks held Seattle to a mere 34.1% shooting, allowing 28 baskets from 82 attempts. Seattle managed just 14 assists and 11 steals during the game, alongside 43 total rebounds (14 offensive, 29 defensive) and 4 blocks. Seattle shot 77.8% from the charity stripe, sinking 14 out of 18 free throws and made 4 of 22 attempts from the three-point range.
Nneka Ogwumike played a pivotal role in the recent game, scoring 23 points on 9 of 17 shooting. Over 29 minutes, she also pulled down 12 rebounds and delivered 3 assists, resulting in a shooting percentage of 52.9%.
Entering this matchup, Los Angeles holds a record of 15-25 for the season. The team averages 14.5 turnovers and commits 19.7 fouls per game. On rebounds, they secure 31.2 per contest, while also leading the league in assists with a total of 876 assists this season. The Sparks have a three-point shooting rate of 33.3% (347 out of 1,042 attempts) and a free-throw percentage of 78.0%. They score an average of 87.4 points per game (7th in WNBA) with a field goal shooting percentage of 46.4%. On the defensive front, Los Angeles forces 14.0 turnovers per game and yields 20.9 fouls. Opponents connect on 33.8% of their three-point shots against them, and they stand 14th in the league for points allowed per game (91.8). The Sparks’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 47.3% (561 of 836) and collects 35.7 rebounds each game. They rank 14th in assists allowed, having surrendered 895 this season.
In their previous game, the Dallas Wings earned a significant victory, defeating the Connecticut Sun with a score of 97-71. The Wings collected 35 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive, totaling 41 for the game. They had 10 turnovers and recorded 5 steals. The Sun committed 23 fouls, sending the Wings to the free-throw line 30 times, of which they made 23 for a 76.7% success rate. From beyond the arc, Dallas hit 8 of 16 attempts (50.0%). Overall, the Wings shot 33 of 63 from the field, marking 52.4% accuracy. Defensively, Dallas limited the Sun to 24 of 73 shooting (32.9%), with the Sun hitting 7 of 27 three-point attempts (25.9%) and finishing 16 of 22 from the free-throw line (72.7%). Dallas allowed Connecticut a total of 29 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards.
Arike Ogunbowale contributed significantly for the Wings, making 6 of 12 shots for a 50.0% success rate, grabbing 4 rebounds, and scoring 18 points in her 23 minutes on the floor while providing 3 assists.
This season, Dallas boasts a 24-16 record. The Wings average 18.4 personal fouls per game and are shooting 79.1% from the free-throw line. They distribute the ball 21.8 times per game (3rd in the league) and commit just 11.0 turnovers. With a total of 3,560 points this season, Dallas averages 89.0 points per game while pulling down 34.3 rebounds. Offensively, their shooting percentage of 46.7% ranks 4th in the WNBA. On defense, they are also 4th in the league for points allowed per game (85.4). Opponents are shooting 33.6% against them from three-point range and converting 80.5% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 19.7 assists and 33.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 4th and 7th in the league respectively. Dallas creates 12.1 turnovers per game and limits opponents to a field goal percentage of 45.0% (7th in the league).
Will tonight’s WNBA showdown result in a victory against the spread?
Prediction: Take Los Angeles (+7.5)
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