LA Sparks vs Connecticut Sun: Prediction and odds | August 20, 2024

The ⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Connecticut Sun matchup is one of the three WNBA games scheduled for Tuesday. This will be the second regular-season game between the two teams this season, with Connecticut previously winning 79-70 on June 18.

Injuries have plagued the Sparks’ season so far and they are sixth in the West and 11th overall with a 6-21 record. The Sun, meanwhile, have the second-best record in the league at 19-7. They trail only the New York Liberty in both the East and overall standings.

⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Connecticut Sun game details and odds

The ⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Connecticut Sun game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at TD Garden. The game will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Boston and Spectrum SportsNet. Fans can also stream the game live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Sparks (+800) vs. Sun (-1300)

Spread: Sparks (+13.5) vs. Sun (-13.5)

Total (O/U): Sparks -110 (o155.5) vs. Sun -110 (u155.5)

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

⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Connecticut Sun preview

The two teams have met 56 times in the regular season, with the all-time season series tied 28-28. The Sun, however, have completely dominated the matchup in recent times with a 10-0 lead in the past 10 games. That domination is likely to continue Tuesday as well.

⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Connecticut Sun starting lineups

The Sparks will be without Cameron Brink because of an ACL tear. Lexie Brown (illness) continues to be out as well. As per ESPN, Aari McDonald (foot) and Layshia Clarendon (personal reasons) could return to the lineup on Tuesday. LA coach Curt Miller should start:

PG: Crystal Dangerfield SG: Kia Nurse SF: Rickea Jackson PF: Dearica Hamby C: Azura Stevens

The Sparks’ key bench contributors should be Stepanie Talbot, Li Yueru, Rae Burrell and Odyssey Sims.

As per their injury report, the Sun could be without Tiffany Mitchell. Connecticut coach Stephanie White should start:

PG: Marina Mabrey SG: Dijonai Carrington SF: DeWanna Bonner PF: Alyssa Thomas C: Brionna Jones

Connecticut’s main bench players should be Tyasha Harris, Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Veronica Burton.

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

⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Connecticut Sun prediction

Despite suffering a defeat against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, the Sun should be the favorites for Tuesday’s game. They should cover the spread against an injury-laden LA team. With the team total set at just 155.5 points, the teams should combine for enough offensive firepower to cross that mark.