The Los Angeles Sparks will look to break a four-game losing streak as they visit the Connecticut Sun tonight.
The Los Angeles offense has lost its scoring punch, and I'm taking Connecticut to win at home in my Sparks vs. Sun predictions.
Let's take a closer look at my free WNBA picks for Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Sparks vs Sun prediction
Sparks vs Sun best bet: Sun moneyline (+102)
The formerly potent Los Angeles Sparks offense has been flat since trading away Kelsey Plum, averaging just 81.0 ppg over its last five contests. The Sparks have now lost 11 of their last 13, and are second-worst in the WNBA in both points allowed (93.0 ppg) and defensive rating (112.3).
The Connecticut Sun beat Los Angeles when these teams met in May, and have some clear edges in this game. The Sun should control the paint, as the Sparks allow 42.3 ppg in the paint (third-most in the league), and Connecticut leads the WNBA in block rate (11.5%).
I'm taking the Sun to win at -110 or better.
COVERS INTEL: The Sun rank fourth in the league in steal rate (8.8%) and force 15.1 turnovers per game, pressure that will further disrupt the flailing Los Angeles offense. 
Sparks vs Sun same-game parlay
While the Sparks have only recently struggled to score, the Sun have been horrid on offense all season long.
Connecticut is averaging a league-worst 79.2 ppg, is last in offensive rating (98.6), and has the WNBA's lowest effective field goal percentage (46.9%).
There won't be much scoring tonight.
I'm rounding out my parlay by backing Brittney Griner to grab Over 5.5 rebounds. Griner is averaging 5.8 boards per game and has collected 6+ rebounds in five of her last seven games, including her two appearances in August.
With Griner likely to play tonight and Los Angeles' deficiencies on the glass, I love her rebounding prop as a value pick for any SGP.
Sparks vs Sun SGP
- Sun ML
- Under 170.5
- Britney Griner Over 5.5 rebounds
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- Best bet: 22-25, -4.69 units
- SGP: 8-39, +1.93 units
- Player prop: 20-6, +12.67 units
Sparks vs Sun player prop pick
Leila Lacan Over 4.5 assists (-125)
In a lost season for Connecticut, Leila Lacan has been a relative bright spot. The former first-round pick is averaging 11.8 points and 4.5 assists per game, and is coming off a six-assist performance against the New York Liberty on Saturday.
We've already established that the Sparks are a poor defensive team, which will mean more scoring opportunities for the Sun. Los Angeles also allows opponents to rack up 22.6 assists per game, second-most in the WNBA.
Lacan will have the lead role in exploiting these opportunities, and I'm backing her to hit her assists Over tonight at -150 or better.
Sparks vs Sun odds
- Spread: Sparks -1.5 (-112) | Sun +1.5 (-108)
- Moneyline: Sparks -122 | Sun +102
- Over/Under: Over 170.5 (-105) | Under 170.5 (-115)
Sparks vs Sun trend
The Sparks are 2-11 straight up in their last 13 games overall. Find more WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Sparks vs Sun
| Location | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| Date | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7 p.m. ET |
| TV | SPECSN, NBCSB |
Sparks vs Sun latest injuries
Sparks: Monique Akoa Makani (Questionable), Cameron Brink (Questionable), Erica Wheeler (Questionable)
Sun: Aaliyah Edwards (Questionable), Brittney Griner (Questionable)
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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