Two teams searching for consistency meet late Monday night as the Seattle Storm head to Los Angeles to take on the Sparks. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET, with Los Angeles listed as a 4.5-point favorite and the total sitting at 174.5 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Let’s get into it!
Storm vs. Sparks Preview
The Sparks have lost two straight since Kelsey Plum went down with a lower leg injury, and it’s obvious how much they miss one of the league’s best scorers. Los Angeles dropped 125 points to Toronto and 111 to Indiana during that stretch, but the bigger issue wasn’t the offense. It was the defense.
The Sparks continue to rank fifth in the WNBA in scoring at 88.3 points per game despite Plum’s absence, with Nneka Ogwumike averaging 16.2 points and Dearica Hamby adding 14.2. The problem is they also allow a league-worst 94.3 points per game, rank last in defensive rating, and opponents are shooting 48.2% from the field against them. Until that changes, every game feels like a shootout.
Seattle hasn’t been much more consistent. After snapping an 11-game losing streak with impressive wins over New York and Atlanta, the Storm have dropped their last two games and continue searching for offensive rhythm. Dominique Malonga has been one of the few constants, scoring at least 16 points in four of her last five games, including a monster 37-point, 12-rebound performance against Dallas. Flau’jae Johnson has also found her footing offensively, while Natisha Hiedeman continues to steady the backcourt.
The matchup becomes interesting because Seattle’s biggest strength lines up with Los Angeles’ biggest weakness. The Sparks have struggled to defend anyone this season, which gives Malonga another favorable opportunity inside. But while the Storm have size, they haven’t consistently turned it into an advantage, ranking just 13th in rebounding despite starting both Malonga and rookie Awa Fam.
Even without Plum, the Sparks have more proven scoring options across the roster, while Seattle’s offense has relied heavily on Malonga carrying the load. Asking one player to keep pace with four double-digit scorers for 40 minutes is a difficult formula, especially on the road.
Storm vs. Sparks Pick
Neither defense inspires much confidence, but Los Angeles has more reliable offensive depth and should have enough firepower to outlast Seattle at home.
Best Bet: Los Angeles Sparks -4.5 (-105)
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