Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky Prediction 7/17/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jun 20, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) and Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard (32) battle for the loose ball during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Los Angeles Sparks
Chicago Sky
Team Records
10-13
8-16
Spread
+1.5 -105
-1.5 -115
Moneyline
+110
-130
Total
Over 182.5 (-110)
Under 182.5 (-110)
Where
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
When
Friday, July 17, 2026
Time
07:30 PM EDT
TV
WNBA League Pass
The Los Angeles Sparks and the Chicago Sky meet Friday in WNBA action from the Wintrust Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Sparks vs. Chicago Sky prediction.
Matchup History
The Los Angeles Sparks won the most recent meeting between these two teams back on July 10th, 2026, by a final score of 102-87, snapping the Sky’s two-game win streak in this head-to-head matchup.
Los Angeles Sparks Recap
The Los Angeles Sparks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 96-87 loss at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx last time out to sit at 10-13 this season. After this game, the Sparks will head on the road for a game against the Dallas Wings.
Sparks Lose Back-To-Back Games
Kelsey Plum leads the Sparks in scoring with 23.9 PPG along with 6.4 APG while Nneka Ogwumike has 16.9 PPG with 8.8 RPG. Dearica Hamby’s added 14.8 PPG with 8.8 RPG and 2.6 APG while Rae Burrell’s added 12.3 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Los Angeles so far this season. Cameron Brink has 9.2 PPG with 4.4 RPG and Ariel Atkins also has 8.7 PPG with 2.8 RPG and 2.4 APG.
Chicago Sky Recap
The Chicago Sky come into this game looking to add on to their 95-90 win over Seattle last time out to sit at 8-16 this season. After this game, the Sy will head on the road for a game against the Atlanta Dream.
Sky Snap Two-Game Slide
Kamilla Cardoso has 14.6 PPG with 8.7 RPG to lead the Sky in rebounding along with 2.5 APG. Sydney Taylor has 12.2 PPG and Azura Stevens has 10.6 PPG with 6 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Chicago this season.
Los Angeles Sparks @ Chicago Sky Betting Trends: July 17, 2026
Why the Chicago Sky will win
The Sky have won each of their last 13 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
The Sparks have lost seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last 13 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
The Sky have lost five of their last six games following a home win.
The Sparks have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
The Sky have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
Each of the last six games between the Sky and Sparks have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Sparks’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
Sydney Taylor ranks 4th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (24.6) this season.
Azura Stevens ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for FT% (82.6%) this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
Nneka Ogwumike has recorded 5+ rebounds and 5+ assists in four consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Dearica Hamby ranks 5th amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (3.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Chicago Sky rank 1st for blocks per game this season (5.0).
The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent blocks per game this season (4.9).
The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent assists per game this season (22.1).
The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for rebounds per game this season (30.9).
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Chicago Sky Prediction
I’m on the Sparks in this one. I just think that the Sparks are the better team and in their current form, the Sky are not a team I want to be laying juice with right now. Los Angeles has been able to win games and compete without Kelsey Plum and I think that the Sky are more than beatable in their current form. Give me Los Angeles here.
