| MATCHUP |
Los Angeles Sparks |
Minnesota Lynx |
| Team Records |
10-12 |
18-6 |
| Where |
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| When |
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 |
| Time |
01:00 PM EDT |
| TV |
WNBA League Pass |
The Los Angeles Sparks and the Minnesota Lynx meet Wednesday in WNBA action from the Target Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx prediction.
Matchup History
The Minnesota Lynx won the most recent meeting between these two teams back on June 17th, 2026, by a final score of 99-83, making it five straight wins for the Lynx in this head-to-head matchup.
Los Angeles Sparks Recap
The Los Angeles Sparks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 101-92 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Dream last time out to sit at 10-12 this season. After this game, the Sparks will head on the road for a game against the Chicago Sky.
Sparks Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
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.
Minnesota Lynx Recap
The Minnesota Lynx come into this game looking to build on their 104-100 win over the Phoenix Mercury last time out to improve to 18-6 this season. After this game, the Lynx will take on the Portland Fire in a matchup at home.
Lynx Win 3 In A Row
Kayla McBride has 16.2 PPG along with 3.8 RPG while Olivia Miles has 18.7 PPG with 4.8 RPG and a team-high 5.6 APG to lead the Lynx in assists. Courtney Williams has 15.8 PPG with 5.7 RPG and 4.1 APG. Natasha Howard has 16.9 PPG with 8.1 RPG and 2.8 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Minnesota so far this season.
Los Angeles Sparks @ Minnesota Lynx Betting Trends: July 15, 2026
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last 13 games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have lost 11 of their last 12 games against Lynx teams that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Lynx teams that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Sparks have won seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in five of their last six games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Sparks’ last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Lynx’s last eight home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Kayla McBride has hit 5+ three-pointers in two consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Olivia Miles has hit 4+ three-pointers in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Nneka Ogwumike has recorded 5+ rebounds and 5+ assists in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Dearica Hamby has recorded 3+ steals + blocks in each of her last three games – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for point differential per game this season (+8.9).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (41.4%).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent assists per game this season (22.2).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for rebounds per game this season (30.9).
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx Prediction
I’m on the Sparks and the points here. I think Minnesota wins this game, but the Lynx have had trouble winning games by margin as of late and I think this could be another one of those spots. The Sparks narrowly missed the cover against the Dream last time out but they were still very competitive in that game and I think the Sparks at least get the cover in this one so give me the double-digits with the Sparks here.
Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Los Angeles +11.5
