Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky Prediction 8/5/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jul 30, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) reacts during the second half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Los Angeles Sparks
Chicago Sky
Team Records
11-17
11-19
Spread
+3.5 -108
-3.5 -112
Moneyline
+136
-162
Total
Over 186.5 (-110)
Under 186.5 (-110)
Where
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
When
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time
09:00 PM EDT
TV
USA Net
The Los Angeles Sparks and the Chicago Sky meet Wednesday 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 Chicago Sky won the most recent meeting between these two teams back on July 17th, 2026, by a final score of 96-82, making it 3 wins in the last 4 meetings for the Sky in this head-to-head matchup.
Los Angeles Sparks Recap
The Los Angeles Sparks come into this game looking to add on to their 106-101 win over Portland last time out to sit at 11-17 this season. After this game, the Sparks will head on the road for a game against the Minnesota Lynx.
Sparks Snap Six-Game Slide
Nneka Ogwumike has 17.3 PPG with 8.9 RPG. Dearica Hamby’s added 14.6 PPG with 7.5 RPG and 2.3 APG while Rae Burrell’s added 12.9 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Los Angeles so far this season. Cameron Brink has 9.3 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Ariel Atkins also has 8.9 PPG with 2.9 RPG and 2.6 APG. Erica Wheeler also has 8.8 PPG with a team-high 5 APG to lead the Sparks in assists.
Chicago Sky Recap
The Chicago Sky come into this game looking to bounce back from a 106-101 loss to Phoenix last time out to sit at 11-19 this season. After this series, the Sky will take on the Indiana Fever at home.
Sky Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
Kamilla Cardoso has 14.3 PPG with 8.4 RPG to lead the Sky in rebounding along with 2.5 APG. Sydney Taylor has 14.7 PPG and Azura Stevens has 11.6 PPG with 6.9 RPG. Natasha Cloud has 10 PPG with 3.1 RPG and 4.6 APG while Skylar Diggins has 14.2 PPG with 4.9 APG to lead the Sky in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Chicago this season.
Los Angeles Sparks @ Chicago Sky Betting Trends: August 5, 2026
Why the Chicago Sky will win
The Sky have won each of their last 14 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
The Sparks have lost each of their last six games at Wintrust Arena.
The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last 14 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Wintrust Arena.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
The Sky have lost each of their last seven games following a home loss.
The road team has won each of the Sparks’ last three games.
The Sparks have covered the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs.
The Sky have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
Each of the Sky’s last six games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Seven of the Sparks’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
Courtney Vandersloot has recorded 2+ steals in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Kamilla Cardoso has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (287) of any player in the league this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
Nneka Ogwumike is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (9.0) and free-throw percentage (84.8%) this season.
Cameron Brink ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Chicago Sky rank 1st for opponent three-point percentage this season (31.2%).
The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (70.9).
The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent assists per game this season (22.6).
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 over in this game. I get the case to be made for either in this one, but the thing is that defense is more than optional for both teams here and despite their issues, both teams can score in bunches and I think we get a track meet here. Give me the over.
