Sparks vs. Sun: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 18

The Los Angeles Sparks (12-22) will attempt to turn around a four-game losing streak when visiting the Connecticut Sun (8-25) on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at TD Garden. This matchup is at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and Spectrum SportsNet.

Last time out, Los Angeles fell short in an 80-70 loss to Washington. The Sparks were led by Rae Burrell, who finished with 20 points, while Nneka Ogwumike added 15 points, seven rebounds and four steals.

In its most recent game, Connecticut fell at home to New York 82-75, with Olivia Nelson-Ododa (21 PTS, 10 REB, 77.8 FG%) and Charlisse Leger-Walker (14 PTS, 2 BLK, 35.7 FG%, 4-9 from 3PT) leading the way.

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Sparks vs. Sun Betting Lines

Take a look below at the latest betting lines for the Sparks-Sun game.

• Favorite: Sparks (-1.5)
• Total: 174.5
• Sparks Moneyline: -122
• Sun Moneyline: +100

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Sparks Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Sparks a 55.0% chance to win.
• Los Angeles has put together a 5-5 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games).
• The Sparks have won 15 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 19 times.
• In 21 of 34 games this season, Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to total more than 174.5 points.
• Sparks outings this year have an average point total of 178.1, 3.6 more points than this game's over/under.

Sun Betting Insights

• The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 50.0% chance of a victory for the Sun.
• Connecticut has been the underdog in 30 games this season and won seven (23.3%) of those contests.
• The Sun have compiled a 16-17-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Connecticut has combined with its opponent to score more than 174.5 points in 10 of 33 games this season.
• The Sun have a 167.1-point average over/under in their outings this season, 7.4 fewer points than this game's total.

Key Stats for Sparks vs. Sun

• The 88.3 points per game Los Angeles scores are only 1.1 more points than Connecticut gives up (87.2).
• The Sparks have a 12-6 record when scoring more than 87.2 points.
• Los Angeles has scored at a higher clip in home games than on the road in the 2026 season (88.4 at home versus 88.3 on the road), and it has given up fewer points in home games than in road games (92.6 per home game versus 93.3 on the road).
• Connecticut scores 13.8 fewer points per game (79.2) than Los Angeles give up to opponents (93.0).
• When they score more than 93.0 points, the Sun are 1-3.
• In 2026, Connecticut is scoring more points at home (79.9 per game) than away (78.5). And it is conceding fewer points at home (85.2) than away (89.4).

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