The WNBA's nightcap features a Western Conference clash between the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena.
These two teams are trending in opposite directions, as the Storm sit near the top of the standings, while the struggling Sparks are just above the last-place Wings.
Seattle is clearly the stronger side on paper, and I’ll break down why in my Sparks vs. Storm predictions.
Read more in my WNBA picks for Friday, August 1.
Sparks vs Storm predictions
My Sparks vs Storm best bet: Storm -5 (-112 at FanDuel)
The Seattle Storm have comfortably taken care of the Los Angeles Sparks in recent matchups and torched this squad by 31 earlier this season in Kelsey Plum's absence as she nursed a lower leg injury.
The Storm dominated with elite defense, and that can carry them through round two of this pairing, even with Plum back in the fold.
Seattle’s scoring defense is second to only the league-leading Minnesota Lynx so far this season and home-court advantage will make staying in the hunt challenging for the opposing team to stay in the hunt.
The Sparks have improved over time since getting off to a poor start in 2025 and even rattled off a road win against the New York Liberty on July 26.
However, their inability to generate stops will hurt them in this matchup.
Only the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky give up more points per game than Los Angeles. That won’t cut it in enemy territory against a defensive juggernaut.
Cameron Brink’s return from injury will help the underdogs, but she isn’t playing enough right now to make a significant impact on defense.
Sparks vs Storm same-game parlay (SGP)
Storm -5
Under 169
Kelsey Plum Over 5.5 assists
I expect Seattle to cover and prevent a barn burner by swarming Los Angeles on defense.
The Storm will lock in on Plum as the Sparks’ primary initiator, and she’ll be forced to defer and find open teammates.
Plum’s playmaking is on the rise, and she’s tallied at least six assists in four straight contests.
Sparks vs Storm odds
Sparks vs Storm live odds
Sparks vs Storm opening odds
- Spread: Los Angeles +5.5 (-110) | Seattle -5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Los Angeles +195 | Seattle -240
- Over/Under: Over 166 (-110) | Under 166 (-110)
Sparks vs Storm trend
The Storm have won eight of their last 10 games against the Sparks. Find more WNBA betting trends for Sparks vs. Storm.
How to watch Sparks vs Storm
| Location | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA |
| Date | Friday, 8-1-2025 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ION |
Sparks vs Storm latest injuries
Sparks: No injuries to report.
Storm: Katie Lou Samuelson F (Out).
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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