Sky vs. Sparks: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - July 17

The Los Angeles Sparks (10-13) will visit the Chicago Sky (8-16) after losing five consecutive road games. It starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, July 17, 2026.

Last time out, Chicago picked up a 95-90 victory versus Seattle. The Sky were led by Azura Stevens, who ended the game with 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists, while Sydney Taylor added 17 points.

In its most recent game, Los Angeles lost to Minnesota 96-87 on the road, with Rae Burrell (24 PTS, 57.1 FG%, 2-5 from 3PT) and Nneka Ogwumike (23 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST, 62.5 FG%, 2-4 from 3PT) the standout performers.

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Sky vs. Sparks Betting Lines

Take a look below at the latest betting lines for the Sky-Sparks matchup.

• Favorite: Sky (-1.5)
• Total: 182.5
• Sky Moneyline: -118
• Sparks Moneyline: -104

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Sky Betting Insights

• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Sky's implied win probability is 54.1%.
• Chicago has put together a 5-3 record in games when it was listed as a moneyline favorite (winning 62.5% of those games).
• The Sky have covered 12 times in 24 chances against the spread this season.
• Chicago's 24 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 182.5 points 11 times.
• The Sky have had an average of 170.9 points in their games this season, 11.6 fewer than this matchup's total.

Sparks Betting Insights

• The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 51.0% chance of a victory for the Sparks.
• Los Angeles has won five, or 33.3%, of the 15 games it has played as the underdog this season.
• The Sparks have won nine games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 14 times.
• Los Angeles has played 14 games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 182.5 points.
• The Sparks have had an average of 176.6 points scored in their games so far this season, 5.9 points fewer than this game's over/under.

Key Stats for Sky vs. Sparks

• The 86.8 points per game Chicago scores are 6.9 fewer points than Los Angeles gives up (93.7).
• The Sky have a 4-4 record when putting up more than 93.7 points.
• Chicago's offense has been much better at home (90.9 PPG) compared to away games (83.2 PPG). Meanwhile, its defense has been worse when playing at home (91.0 PPG allowed) when compared to road games (88.6 PPG allowed).
• Los Angeles' 89.1 points per game are just 0.6 fewer points than the 89.7 Chicago gives up.
• The Sparks have put together an 8-4 record in games when they've scored more than 89.7 points.
• At home, Los Angeles is not as good offensively, averaging 88.2 points per game, compared to 90.1 away. But it is better defensively, giving up 92.1 points per game at home, compared to 95.5 away.

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