Los Angeles Sparks vs New York Liberty WNBA Prediction- Spread & Other Bets- 08/12/2025

On Tuesday, August 12, the Los Angeles Sparks (15-16) will host the New York Liberty (20-11) in a WNBA regular-season match-up. The Sparks are still stuck at 9th position while the Liberty has a very loose grip on the second ranking.

The Sparks enter the game after another clutch 94-91 win against the Seattle Storm, as Kelsey Plum contributed 20 points.

Dearica Hamby made the game-winning and-one layup as Sparks made 14 of their 27 attempts from the three-point line.

On the other hand, the Liberty suffered a 71-83 loss against the Minnesota Lynx as Sabrina Ionescu was held to 4/15 shooting. They allowed Lynx to shoot over 48% while shooting below 43%.

Can the Sparks take the next step against the defending champs? Check the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.

Where to Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs New York Liberty

Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Where to watch: Catch the action on WNBA League Pass.

Los Angeles Sparks vs New York Liberty Lineups, News, Form

New York Liberty

The Liberty is 7-7 away from home.
Emma Meesseman is averaging 12.3 PPG in four games.
Leonie Fiebich has nailed 2 triples in three straight games.

Liberty Expected Starting Lineup

PG: Natasha Cloud | PG/SG: Sabrina Ionescu | SF: Leonie Fiebich | PF: Emma Meesemann | C: Jonquel Jones

Key bench players: SG: Marinee Johannes, SG: Stephanie Talbot, PF: Isabelle Harrison.

Injuries/Updates: Breanna Stewart, Nyara Sabally, and Kennedy Burke are OUT long-term.

Los Angeles Sparks

The Sparks are 6-9 at home (3 game-winning streak currently).
Kelsey Plum is averaging 7 APG over the last nine games. (Season-6.1 APG).
Julie Allemand is dishing 6.7 APG over the last nine games. (Season-4.6 APG).

Sparks Expected Starting Lineup

PG: Kelsey Plum | PG: Julie Allemand | SF: Rickea Jackson | PF: Dearica Hamby | C: Azura Stevens

Key bench players: SG: Rae Burrell, PF: Cameron Brink, PG: Julie Vanloo.

Injuries/Updates: All fit and fine thus far.

Los Angeles Sparks vs New York Liberty Total Over/Under Prediction- WNBA Best Bets

The Sparks have been hands down the best offensive team these days. They have scored 90 or more in 9 of the last 11 games. On the other hand, they also concede around 90 or more on a high clip.

The Liberty usually scores in the 85-88 range, which is above-average. Their defense is stellar as they have limited teams to less than 80 in four of the last five affairs.

Overall, I think the total will be “Over” the stipulated mark.

Total: Over 178.5 for -110 at BetMGM

Here is an overview of my selections

Picks	BetMGM Odds
Total O 178.5	-110
Spread- Sparks +3.5	-110
Azura Stevens O 1.5 3-Pointers	-110
Money Line- Sparks	+140

Los Angeles Sparks vs New York Liberty Player Props Predictions- WNBA Betting Picks

Rickea Jackson O 15.5 Points: Jackson has been phenomenal since the All-Star Break. But it is peaks and valleys for her. She has scored 20 or more in three of the six games.

In the rest of the games, she has been held below 10. I expect her to score at least 16 after two straight single-digit scorers.

Sabrina Ionescu O 18.5 Points: Ionescu is having a stellar season again, averaging 19.6 PPG. She has scored 16 or fewer in three straight games.

Ionescu had scored 23 or more in five of the six previous games before that. I expect her to recover her earlier game.

Azura Stevens O 1.5 3-Pointers: Stevens is a stellar three-point shooter, and averages a career-high 1.9 3-pointers. She has knocked down 3 or more in three of the five games.

Main pick: Azura Stevens O 1.5 3-Pointers at BetMGM

Los Angeles Sparks vs New York Liberty Spread Prediction

The Sparks have been in great rhythm. They have also discovered their touch from home and will need to build a strong stretch to make the playoffs.

On the other hand, the Liberty can play like champions despite all their flaws these days. The Sparks seem to be a stronger offensive squad than the Liberty, but the latter is a much better defensive team.

At any rate, I see the Sparks pulling off an upset here.

Spread/Money Line Pick: Money Line: Sparks for +140 at BetMGM

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