The Indiana Fever (17–12) travel cross‑country to take on the Los Angeles Sparks (12–15) in what promises to be a high‑octane matchup. Indiana arrives off a tight 78–74 victory over Seattle, riding strong defense and balanced scoring. Los Angeles, meanwhile, seeks to regain form on their home court after a weekend comeback win in Seattle propelled them closer to .500. This rematch could hinge on fourth‑quarter execution and whether Indiana’s well‑oiled system can slow down LA’s electric pace. What’s the smart play in tonight’s Fever vs. Sparks matchup?
Fever vs. Sparks Game Outlook
Indiana Fever at Los Angeles Sparks
10:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV: CBSSN
Fever vs. Sparks Betting Odds
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, the Fever are 1.5-point favorites to knock off the Sparks. As for the betting total, meanwhile, the number currently sits at 176.
Form, Injuries & Key Storylines
Indiana is rolling with momentum thanks to strong interior play from center Aliyah Boston, scoring in double-digit fashion and contributing heavy rebounds, alongside Kelsey Mitchell’s scoring flair (around 19–20 PPG). However, star guard Caitlin Clark is out again with a groin strain, marking at least her sixth absence of the season. Despite that, Natasha Howard has stepped up, recently posting 21 points and assists as a veteran voice in the lineup. The Fever’s defense remains elite, allowing just 78.5–81 PPG, and ranking top‑five league‑wide in multiple categories.
Los Angeles enters on a high from an 108–106 thriller in Seattle, thanks to stellar efforts from Rickea Jackson (27 pts, 9 reb) and Kelsey Plum (22 pts, 7 ast). Plum is consistently leading L.A.’s offense with around 20 PPG and 5–6 assists per contest, while Hamby and Stevens anchor contributions inside. But the Sparks’ defense is one of the season’s worst—allowing nearly 87–88 PPG—and their late‑game lapses remain troubling. Key absence: Cameron Brink remains sidelined with a knee injury, limiting frontcourt depth.
Player & X‑Factor Watch
Kelsey Mitchell remains Indiana’s offensive driver without Clark, hitting nearly 20 PPG and capable of explosive scoring nights.
Aliyah Boston is Indiana’s double‑double anchor, thriving on second‑chance points and physical defense—often the heart of their control inside.
For the Sparks, Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson are must-watch—they just dismantled Indiana in L.A.’s win earlier in the season, and Plum’s playmaking and Jackson’s inside scoring can disrupt Indiana’s rhythm.
Fever vs. Sparks Prediction
Despite the Sparks’ recent high-scoring capabilities and previous win over Indiana, the Fever bring superior structure, defensive discipline, and frontcourt dominance to the table. With Clark still sidelined but capably replaced, this is another win for Indiana’s depth and adjustments.
Expect this game to run hot offensively—but the Fever’s ability to clamp down on defense late will pull away in the fourth quarter.
Fever vs. Sparks WNBA Prediction: OVER 176