⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs LA Sparks: Prediction, preview and odds | September 8, 2024

The ⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs LA Sparks matchup is one of the five WNBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the third encounter between them this season, with Connecticut leading the series 2-0. The two teams will meet again on Tuesday. They last played against each other on Aug. 20, a game that the Sun won 69-61.

The Sun have secured their spot in the playoffs and are second overall with a 24-10 record. The Sparks, meanwhile, are last in the league with a 7-27 record.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs LA Sparks game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs LA Sparks game is scheduled for 9 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Crypto.com Arena. The game will be broadcast on Spectrum SportsNet and NBC Sports Boston. It will also stream live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Sun (-425) vs. Sparks (+325)

Spread: Sun (-9.5) vs. Sparks (+9.5)

Total (O/U): Sun -110 (o159.5) vs. Sparks -110 (u159.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs LA Sparks preview

The two teams have met 57 times in the regular season, with Connecticut holding a 29-28 advantage. However, it has been a one-sided affair in the past few seasons, as the Sun have a 10-0 record in the last 10 matchups.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs LA Sparks starting lineups

The Sun will be without Tiffany Mitchell (illness). Connecticut coach Stephanie White should start:

PG: Tyasha Harris SG: Dijonai Carrington SF: DeWanna Bonner PF: Alyssa Thomas C: Brionna Jones

Connecticut’s primary players off the bench should be Marina Mabrey, Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Veronica Burton.

The Sparks will be without Cameron Brink (out for the season with an ACL tear), Lexie Brown (illness) and Layshia Clarendon (personal reasons). Aari McDonald is day-to-day. LA coach Curt Miller should start:

PG: Rae Burrell SG: Odyssey Sims SF: Rickea Jackson PF: Dearica Hamby C: Azura Stevens

The Sparks’ main bench contributors should be Li Yueru, Kia Nurse, Crystal Dangerfield and Stephanie Talbot.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs LA Sparks prediction

The Sun are heavily favored to win this game on the road against an injury-laden LA Sparks. Connecticut should cover the spread for a win. The previous two contests between the two teams this season have been low-scoring, and the trend should continue Sunday with the team total staying under 159.5 points.