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Sparks Seek End to Slide vs. Sun
23 Aug
Summary
- Sparks look to end a six-game losing streak.
- Injuries sideline Griner and Edwards for the Sun.
- Sparks are favored by 3.5 points against the Sun.
The Los Angeles Sparks will attempt to break a six-game losing streak when they face the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The game is scheduled to take place at Crypto.com Arena and will be broadcast at 9 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and Spectrum SportsNet.
This matchup sees the Sparks as 3.5-point favorites, with their moneyline at -189. The Sun, coming in as underdogs, have +145 odds. Notably, the Sun will be without Brittney Griner due to a knee injury and Aaliyah Edwards for an ankle issue. Ariel Atkins is listed as probable for the Sparks with a head injury.
Recent statistics indicate a close contest, with the Sparks averaging 0.7 more points per game than the Sun allow. However, the Sun's offense scores fewer points per game than the Sparks' defense concedes. Key players like Dearica Hamby for the Sparks and Leila Lacan for the Sun are expected to contribute significantly.
