Sparks vs Lynx Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Zak Hanshew - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Zak Hanshew • Betting Analyst 8+ years betting experience
Updated: Aug 6, 2026 , 12:09 PM ET • 4 min read

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The Minnesota Lynx’s 10-game win streak will be put to the test tonight as they host the Los Angeles Sparks at Target Center.

Minnesota has won without many dominant showings, and my Sparks vs. Lynx predictions expect L.A. to cover a massive spread as Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles lead the Lynx to victory.

Read my WNBA picks to see how I’m crafting a +650 SGP headlined by a combo prop for Collier.

Sparks vs Lynx prediction

Sparks vs Lynx best bet: Napheesa Collier Over 9.5 rebounds + assists (-120)

After missing the start of the season due to ankle injuries, Napheesa Collier has returned without looking any worse for wear, sporting averages of 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists across four contests.

Collier has posted 9+ rebounds and assists in three of four and 10+ twice, averaging 12 at home and nine on the road. She’ll face a Los Angeles Sparks team surrendering the third-most rebounds and second-most assists.

After averaging just 23 minutes over her first three games, Collier saw 31 in her last game out, and after three days’ rest, she should see significant run tonight. Play this to 11.5.

Covers COVERS INTEL: Since returning to the lineup, Napheesa Collier leads the Lynx in usage percentage (28) and rebound percentage (14.4). She’ll have plenty of opportunities to facilitate and crash the glass, leading to a comfortable cash on her combo line.

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Sparks vs Lynx same-game parlay

The Minnesota Lynx have won 10 straight games but only covered twice. Minnesota is just 2-6 as a double-digit home favorite, and L.A. has covered in seven of its last 10. This is simply too high a spread.

The Sparks don’t play much defense, so they have to stay competitive by forcing shootouts. L.A. is 6-4 to the Over across its last 10, while Minnesota is 8-2. They’ve hit the Over in four of the last five head-to-head matchups, and I’ll play the Over up another point.

Sparks vs Lynx SGP

  • Napheesa Collier Over 9.5 rebounds + assists
  • Sparks +15.5
  • Over 188.5

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  • Best bet: 22-24, -3.62 units
  • SGP: 7-39, -3.000 units
  • Player prop: 9-11, -3.39 units

Sparks vs Lynx odds

  • Spread: Sparks +15.5 | Lynx -15.5
  • Moneyline: Sparks +800 | Lynx -1300
  • Over/Under: Over 188.5 | Under 188.5

Sparks vs Lynx trend

The Lynx have won six straight games against the Sparks. Find more WNBA betting trends.

How to watch Sparks vs Lynx

Location Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Date Thursday, August 6, 2026
Tip-off 9 p.m. ET
TV Prime Video

Sparks vs Lynx latest injuries

Sparks: No key injuries to report.
Lynx: Chloe Bibby (Out), Emma Cechova (Out).
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.

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Zak Hanshew has been covering fantasy sports and sports betting since 2018. In addition to Covers, he has also written for Rotoworld and has spent time at FantasyPros, RotoWire, OwnersBox and Sportsbook Review. In his spare time, he can be found spending time with his wife and four kids, playing his guitar, watching Simpsons re-runs, or getting some shots up on the court.

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