The LA Sparks versus Dallas Wings matchup is one of two WNBA games scheduled on Friday. This is the first time that these two teams will square off in the 2025 season, and both squads are eager to get a win to break out of the Western Conference's cellar.
LA Sparks vs Dallas Wings Preview, Prediction, Predicted Starting Lineups, and Betting Tips
Moneyline: Sparks (-130) vs Wings (+110)
Spread: Sparks (-2) vs Wings (+2)
Total (O/U): Sparks -110 (o172.0) vs Wings -110 (u172.0)
Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
LA Sparks vs Dallas Wings preview
The Sparks are looking to arrest a three-game skid. Their latest defeat came at the hands of the Phoenix Mercury, who pulled off an 85-80 victory this past Sunday. Odyssey Sims top-scored for the Sparks in this game with her 32-point performance on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
Similarly, the Wings dropped three straight games since securing their first and only victory thus far this season. On Tuesday, they lost 83-77 to the Seattle Storm. DiJonai Carrington had 21 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in Dallas' losing effort.
LA Sparks vs Dallas Wings predicted starting lineups
Sparks
Cameron Brink (knee) and Rae Burrell (knee) won't be suiting up against the Wings on Friday.
Wings
Paige Bueckers (concussion protocol) and Tyasha Harris (knee) will be sidelined against the Sparks.
LA Sparks vs Dallas Wings betting tips
Kelsey Plum is expected to score more than 21 points against the Wings. Averaging 22.9 points per game in her first season with the Sparks, Plum dropped 15 points in the loss to the Mercury on Sunday.
Arike Ogunbowale is expected to score more than 19 points against the Sparks. Ogunbowale, who puts up 16.1 ppg in the 2025 season, will look to bounce back from an eight-point performance against the Storm on Tuesday.
LA Sparks vs Dallas Wings prediction
The Sparks are slightly favored over the Wings in this Friday night matchup. The ball squad from Tinseltown is a better 3-point shooting team than the Dallas squad. The Sparks are also a top-five team in terms of field goal shooting percentage, while the Wings are in the middle of the pack when it comes to this category.