Sky vs. Sparks: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 5

The Chicago Sky (11-19) go up against the Los Angeles Sparks (11-17) at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The matchup airs on USA, The U, Spectrum SportsNet, and CNBC.

Chicago lost to Phoenix 106-101 in its last game. Kamilla Cardoso led the way with 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, followed by DiJonai Carrington with 16 points.

In its previous game, Los Angeles beat Portland, 106-101, on the road. Its top performers were Dearica Hamby (23 PTS, 10 REB, 2 BLK, 73.3 FG%) and Nneka Ogwumike (22 PTS, 10 REB, 44.4 FG%, 3-7 from 3PT).

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Sky vs. Sparks Betting Lines

Snag a peek below at the most recent betting lines for the Sky-Sparks matchup.

• Favorite: Sky (-2.5)
• Total: 188.5
• Sky Moneyline: -144
• Sparks Moneyline: +118

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Sky Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Sky a 59.0% chance to win.
• Chicago has won seven of the 10 games when it was a moneyline favorite this season (70%).
• The Sky have covered 17 times in 30 matchups with a spread this season.
• Chicago's 30 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 188.5 points eight times.
• Sky matchups this year have an average point total of 172.6, 15.9 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Sparks Betting Insights

• The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 45.9% chance of a victory for the Sparks.
• Los Angeles has been the underdog in 19 games this season and won six (31.6%) of those contests.
• The Sparks are 12-16-0 ATS this year.
• Los Angeles has played 13 games this season that have had more than 188.5 combined points scored.
• The average total for Sparks games this season is 177.6 points, 10.9 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Key Stats for Sky vs. Sparks

• Chicago averages 88.1 points per game, 6.2 fewer points than the 94.3 Los Angeles allows.
• The Sky are 5-5 when scoring more than 94.3 points.
• Chicago's offense has been much better in home games (91.7 PPG) compared to road games (84.5 PPG). Meanwhile, its defense has been worse when playing at home (90.7 PPG allowed) compared to road games (89.3 PPG allowed).
• Los Angeles averages only 0.4 fewer points per game (89.6) than Chicago allows (90.0).
• The Sparks have put together a 9-5 record in games when they've scored more than 90.0 points.
• Los Angeles averages 89.2 points per game at home, 0.9 fewer points than away (90.1). On defense, it gives up 93.1 per game, 2.4 fewer points than on the road (95.5).

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