Los Angeles Sparks vs Seattle Storm prediction & game preview - August 31, 2023 | WNBA

After a slight resurgence that saw them embark on a six-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Sparks have lost two games straight. On August 31, the Sparks will go head-to-head with the Seattle Storm.

Both teams have struggled this season and are at serious risk of missing out on the playoffs. However, a win for Los Angeles could put them one step closer to postseason contention.

In their last meeting, the Storm secured a 66-63 victory over their conference rivals, with the game coming early in the season on June 7. Still, the Sparks have a slightly better record than the Storm and should be confident in bouncing back from their last loss against Seattle to secure a victory.

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Los Angeles Sparks vs Seattle Storm prediction

The Los Angeles Sparks should be seen as marginal favorites heading into their August 31 contest against the Seattle Storm.

While both teams have struggled throughout the season, the Sparks have won five games more than their Western Conference counterparts. LA will likely feel confident about making it six when the two teams face off.

Nevertheless, Seattle is capable of securing a win over Los Angeles. However, given the Storm's struggles and patch production throughout the season, they're unlikely to be favored for the upcoming game.

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Los Angeles Sparks roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Lexie Brown	G	5-9 ft	162 lbs	OCTOBER 27, 1994	5 yrs	DUKE/USA
Rae Burrell	G-F	6-2 ft	168 lbs	JUNE 21, 2000	1 yrs	TENNESSEE/USA
Jordin Canada	G	5-6 ft	135 lbs	AUGUST 11, 1995	5 yrs	UCLA/USA
Layshia Clarendon	G	5-9 ft	158 lbs	MAY 2, 1991	9 yrs	CALIFORNIA/USA
Nia Clouden	G	5-9 ft	139 lbs	MAY 17, 2000	1 yrs	MICHIGAN STATE/USA
Zia Cooke	G	5-9 ft	163 lbs	JANUARY 9, 2001	R	SOUTH CAROLINA/USA
Dearica Hamby	F	6-3 ft	189 lbs	NOVEMBER 6, 1993	8 yrs	WAKE FOREST/USA
Nneka Ogwumike	F	6-2 ft	174 lbs	JULY 2, 1990	11 yrs	STANFORD/USA
Chiney Ogwumike	F-C	6-3 ft	183 lbs	MARCH 21, 1992	6 yrs	STANFORD/USA
Karlie Samuelson	G	6-0 ft	160 lbs	MAY 10, 1995	4 yrs	STANFORD/USA
Katie Lou Samuelson	F	6-3 ft	163 lbs	JUNE 13, 1997	4 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Azurá Stevens	C	6-6 ft	180 lbs	FEBRUARY 1, 1996	5 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Jasmine Thomas	G	5-9 ft	143 lbs	SEPTEMBER 30, 1989	12 yrs	DUKE/USA

Seattle Storm roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Morgan Bertsch	F	6-4 ft	173 lbs	APRIL 20, 1997	R	CALIFORNIA-DAVIS/USA
Kahleah Copper	G-F	6-1 ft	165 lbs	AUGUST 28, 1994	7 yrs	RUTGERS/USA
Dana Evans	G	5-6 ft	145 lbs	AUGUST 1, 1998	2 yrs	LOUISVILLE/USA
Rebekah Gardner	G	6-1 ft	130 lbs	JULY 9, 1990	1 yrs	UCLA/USA
Isabelle Harrison	F	6-3 ft	183 lbs	SEPTEMBER 27, 1993	6 yrs	TENNESSEE/USA
Ruthy Hebard	F	6-4 ft	190 lbs	APRIL 28, 1998	3 yrs	OREGON/USA
Sika Koné	F	6-3 ft	180 lbs	JULY 13, 2002	R	SPAIN/MALI
Marina Mabrey	G	5-11 ft	170 lbs	SEPTEMBER 14, 1996	4 yrs	NOTRE DAME/USA
Robyn Parks	F	6-1 ft	170 lbs	JULY 19, 1992	R	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH/USA
Alanna Smith	F	6-4 ft	180 lbs	SEPTEMBER 10, 1996	4 yrs	STANFORD/AUSTRALIA
Taylor Soule	F	5-11 ft	186 lbs	JANUARY 5, 2000	R	VIRGINIA TECH/USA
Elizabeth Williams	C-F	6-3 ft	200 lbs	JUNE 23, 1993	8 yrs	DUKE/UNITED KINGDOM
Courtney Williams	G	5-8 ft	139 lbs	MAY 11, 1994	7 yrs	SOUTH FLORIDA/USA

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Los Angeles Sparks vs. Seattle Storm: Where to watch

You can watch the contest on FOX13+, Amazon Prime, Spectrum Sports, WNBA League Pass, and FUBO.

The game will be played at the Crypto.com Arena and is set to tip off at 10 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Los Angeles Sparks vs. Seattle Storm: Players to watch

The Los Angeles Sparks have Nneka Ogwumike, Jordin Canada, and Azura Stevens to rely on, while Dearica Hambry and Karlie Samuelson can also play significant roles.

Ogwumike will be the spearhead to the Sparks offense, as her 19.3 points per game leads the team and sees her sitting sixth in the WNBA.

For the Seattle Storm, Jewell Lloyd, Sami Whitcomb, and Azi Magbegor are the trio tasked with turning their team's fortunes around. Lloyd is Seattle's best player who can control a game with her scoring, rebounding, or playmaking, depending on what is needed from her.

Azura Stevens and Hambry are both versatile players who will also give the Storm options and counters depending on how the Sparks look to approach the game.