- Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs Los Angeles Sparks
- Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Betting Line: Atlanta favored by (-8.5)
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On Thursday, the Los Angeles Sparks (12-23) will host the Atlanta Dream (22-13) at crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles enters this game as 8.5-point underdogs, with the total set at 182.5 points.
In their previous outing, the Atlanta Dream faced off against the Las Vegas Aces, securing a victory with a score of 97-82. Atlanta recorded a field goal percentage of 45.1% (32 of 71 shots) and made 8 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free throw line, the Dream were impressive, making 25 out of 27 attempts for a remarkable 92.6%. They collectively grabbed 40 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, and dished out 21 assists. Atlanta’s defense limited the Aces to a shooting percentage of 39.7% (25 of 63). Las Vegas managed 10 assists and recorded 8 steals during the matchup, along with 40 rebounds (10 offensive and 30 defensive). At the free throw line, Las Vegas converted 22 of 25 shots, achieving 88.0% efficiency, while their three-point shooting was 10 of 28.
One standout player for Atlanta was Rhyne Howard, who scored 23 points on 7 of 19 shooting. Playing for 39 minutes, she also recorded 4 rebounds and 3 assists while finishing with a shooting percentage of 36.8%.
The Atlanta Dream enters this contest with a season record of 22-13. They average 12.9 turnovers per game and commit 20.0 personal fouls. Atlanta collects 35.4 rebounds per game, ranking 8th in the league for assists with a total of 726. Their three-point shooting stands at 31.8% (296 of 931), while they hold an impressive 78.7% from the charity stripe. Averaging 90.3 points per game, they sit at 4th in the league and achieve a field goal percentage of 43.4%. Defensively, the Dream force 15.6 turnovers per game and foul opponents 21.7 times. They allow 36.4% on three-point attempts and rank 4th in points allowed per game at 85.7. Opponents shoot 47.6% from the field against them, and Atlanta concedes 30.6 boards per game while ranking 4th in assists allowed with a total of 675.
In their last game, the Los Angeles Sparks faced the Connecticut Sun, losing 85-77. They managed to grab 29 total rebounds (10 offensive and 19 defensive) but turned the ball over 16 times while recording 12 steals. The Sun committed 19 fouls, sending the Sparks to the line for 23 attempts where they converted 17 (73.9%). Los Angeles struggled from three-point range, making only 2 out of 16 attempts (12.5%). Overall, they shot 45.3% from the field, completing 29 of their 64 attempts. Unfortunately, the Sparks allowed the Sun to shoot 50.7%, with Connecticut sinking 36 of 71 shots, along with 4 of 12 from beyond the arc (33.3%) and 9 of 11 from the free throw line (81.8%). In terms of rebounding, Los Angeles allowed Connecticut to secure 33 boards.
Rae Burrell had a notable performance for the Sparks, shooting 7 of 12, resulting in an impressive shooting percentage of 58.3%. She played for 30 minutes, contributing 19 points, 1 rebound, and 6 assists.
The Sparks currently have a record of 12-23 this season. They average 19.8 fouls per game and are shooting at a 77.9% success rate from the free throw line. Their assist rate stands at 21.9 per game, ranking them 1st in the WNBA, while they average 14.3 turnovers. Los Angeles has accumulated 3,080 points this season (88.0 per game) and averages 31.1 rebounds. On offense, they shoot 46.3% from the field, ranking 4th overall. However, they sit 14th in the WNBA for points allowed per game at 92.7. The Sparks’ defense allows opponents to convert 34.2% of three-point attempts (323 of 945) while surrendering 79.3% from the free throw line. They permit 22.6 assists and 35.4 rebounds per game, ranking 14th and 13th, respectively. Additionally, they force 13.9 turnovers but allow opponents to shoot 47.8% from the field (15th overall).
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Take Atlanta (-8.5)
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