The Los Angeles Sparks (6-21) will attempt to halt a four-game losing stretch when visiting the Connecticut Sun (19-7) on August 20, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Before you make an informed wager on the matchup, take a loot at the best bets available for Tuesday’s game based on our computer predictions.

Sun vs. Sparks Predictions

Spread: Sun (-13.5) to Cover

  • The BetMGM line for this game has the Sun favored by 13.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by slightly more (16 points).
  • The Sun are 12-14-0 against the spread this season.
  • Connecticut has a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 13.5 points or more this season.
  • The Sparks have a 13-14-0 record against the spread this year.
  • Los Angeles has a 6-0 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 13.5 points or more.

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Total: Over 154.5

  • The BetMGM point total for this game is just 5.1 points lower than the model projection.
  • The Sun and their opponent have combined to score over 154.5 points, the current matchup’s over/under, in 14 of 26 games this year.
  • This season, 21 of Los Angeles’ 27 total matchups have gone over 154.5 total points scored.
  • A total of 13 of the Sun’s 27 games with a set total have hit the over (48.1%).
  • A total of 14 of the Sparks’ 27 games with a set total have hit the over (51.9%).

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Moneyline Winner: Sun (-1111)

  • Prediction: Sun 88, Sparks 72
  • Connecticut has won 85.7% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (18-3).

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Where to Watch Sun vs. Sparks: Live Stream & TV Channel

  • When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Where: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut
  • TV: NBCS-BOS and SportsNet LA
  • Live Stream: Fubo

Sun Leaders

  • The Sun leader in rebounds and assists is Alyssa Thomas, who grabs 9.1 rebounds and distributes 7.8 assists per game along with scoring 11.5 points per contest.
  • DeWanna Bonner is Connecticut’s leading scorer, averaging 16.9 per game while tacking on 6.3 rebounds and two assists.
  • Marina Mabrey makes more threes per game than any other member of the Sun, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.3 per contest.
  • Thomas and Bonner lead Connecticut on the defensive end, with Thomas leading the team in steals, averaging 1.5 per game, and Bonner in blocks, averaging 0.6 per contest.

Sparks Leaders

  • Dearica Hamby leads the Sparks scoring, rebounding and assists leaderboards, averaging 18.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
  • Kia Nurse is dependable from deep and leads the Sparks with 1.3 made threes per game.
  • Los Angeles’ leader in steals is Hamby (1.4 per game), and its leader in blocks is Cameron Brink (2.3 per game).

Sparks Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
Lexie Brown Out Illness
Cameron Brink Out For Season Acl
Julie Allemand Out For Season Ankle

All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.

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