- Matchup: Los Angeles Sparks vs Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (+12.5)
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The Los Angeles Sparks (10-12) travel to Target Center for a matchup against the Minnesota Lynx (18-6). The Sparks are opening as 12.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 182.5.
In their previous contest, the Los Angeles Sparks faced the Atlanta Dream, suffering a defeat with a final score of 101-92. The Sparks posted a shooting percentage of 52.2%, hitting 35 of 67 attempts, and made 9 of 24 tries from beyond the arc. From the charity stripe, they successfully converted 13 out of 16 attempts, achieving an 81.3% success rate. On the boards, they secured a total of 32 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, while dishing out 32 assists although they also committed 15 turnovers and recorded 11 steals. Defensively, Los Angeles allowed their opponents to connect at a rate of 49.3% from the floor, giving up 36 field goals on 73 attempts. Atlanta registered 8 assists and 5 steals while securing 36 rebounds (8 offensive, 28 defensive) along with 3 blocks. The Dream excelled at the free throw line, converting 20 of 23 attempts for an 87.0% success rate and also hit 9 of 28 shots from 3-point range.
Erica Wheeler stood out in this matchup, scoring 20 points on 8 of 16 shooting. She played for 32 minutes, secured 3 rebounds, and provided 4 assists, boasting a shooting percentage of 50.0%.
The Sparks enter this game with a record of 10-12 this season. They struggle with turnovers, averaging 14.0 per game, and are committing 20.6 fouls nightly. As a team, they are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game, with a total of 458 assists thus far, ranking 12th in the league for assists. Los Angeles has a 3-point shooting percentage of 32.3% (188 of 582) and an impressive free throw percentage of 78.8%. They are scoring an average of 89.2 points per game (6th in the league) while shooting 45.9% from the field. Defensively, the Sparks force 14.0 turnovers per game and draw 22.3 personal fouls. They rank 11th in the WNBA for assists allowed, surrendering 488 total assists. On defense, Los Angeles allows opponents to shoot 47.5% from the field (308 of 491) and gives up an average of 36.3 rebounds per game. They let opponents hit 33.7% of their three-point attempts and are positioned 15th in the league in points allowed per game (93.6).
In their latest outing, the Minnesota Lynx secured a triumph with a score of 104-100 against the Phoenix Mercury. They collected 20 defensive and 4 offensive rebounds, totaling 24 rebounds overall. The Lynx committed 12 turnovers and achieved 9 steals throughout the match. The Mercury committed 18 fouls, allowing the Lynx 26 free throw attempts, of which they converted 24 for a 92.3% free throw rate. Minnesota excelled from beyond the arc, making 12 of 29 attempts for a 41.4% rate. When the game concluded, the Lynx shot 34 of 61 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 55.7%. In contrast, the Lynx defense permitted the Mercury to hit 35 of 63 attempts (55.6%) and allowed Phoenix to shoot 44.0% from three-point range, converting 11 of 25 attempts. The Lynx also went 19 of 21 from the free throw line (90.5%), while allowing Phoenix to gather 26 rebounds overall (4 offensive).
Kayla McBride showcased her talent in this contest, achieving 37 points on 11 of 17 shooting with a field goal percentage of 64.7%. She also contributed 6 rebounds in her 35 minutes on the court and added 1 assist.
Minnesota boasts a record of 18-6 this season. They have scored a total of 2,174 points (90.6 points per game) and average 35.9 rebounds per game. The Lynx commit an average of 19.4 fouls per game and shoot an impressive 80.1% from the free throw line. Offensively, Minnesota connects on 48.0% of their field goal attempts, ranking them 2nd in the WNBA. They tally 21.2 assists per game (3rd in the league) and average 13.3 turnovers each game. Defensively, Minnesota ranks 2nd in the league in points allowed, giving up an average of 81.7 points per game. Their defense allows 31.9% shooting from 3-point range (210 of 659) and their opponents hit 79.0% from the free throw line. They concede an average of 19.7 assists and 32.5 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 5th respectively in the league. They force 14.6 turnovers weekly and allow teams to shoot only 41.4% from the field (ranked 1st in the WNBA).
Which team will emerge victorious in this WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Minnesota (-12.5)
