WNBA: Chicago Sky vs Los Angeles Sparks Preview, Odds and Predictions (July 10)
- The Aces have been mediocre on the road with a 4-7 record so far.
- The Sparks are below average at home with a 4-7 record to show for it.
- Chicago is second-to-last in the East standings, while Los Angeles is fifth in the West.
The 2026 WNBA season is halfway through as a matchup between the Chicago Sky clashes with the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night. The latter stands out as the solid favorite, paving the way for an intriguing matchup where both teams need winning momentum.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, July 10, 10 pm ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- How to Watch: ION
WNBA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Sky | -110 | +1 | O177 |
| LA Sparks | -110 | -1 | U177 |
Game Preview
The Sky (7-14) are managing through injuries as losses have summed up most of the first half of their campaign. Skylar Diggins and DiJonai Carrington remain on the sidelines due to injuries, showing key weaknesses from Chicago. They are 3-2 in their last five games, having suffered through a grueling six-game skid. Kamilla Cardoso leads the offense with 14.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game. Sydney Taylor comes next with 12.4 points and 1.3 assists, while Azura Stevens provides 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest.
The Sparks (9-11) have been decent throughout the first half of their season but have injuries to manage. Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink are missing time on the court as they’ll return in different points in July. Having won three straight games at one point last month, Los Angeles has since lost five of their last seven games. Nneka Ogwumike leads the squad with 16.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest. Dearica Hamby follows suit with 14.7 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Rae Burrell contributes with 12.1 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
Sky vs Sparks Predictions
Injuries hamper both rosters as this game stands out as a tossup. Despite this, Chicago possesses a potent attack with Kamilla Cardoso leading the charge. However, they will be busy trying to stop the hosts from getting a significant edge over them throughout the matchup. Our betting pick here is for the Sparks to defend a 1-point spread.
- Free NBA pick: Los Angeles Sparks -1
