The Connecticut Sun visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night, and this rematch lands just four days after the teams last shared a floor. Los Angeles opens as a home favorite, yet Connecticut won the previous meeting outright. That twist, paired with a Sparks defense that has leaked points all month, makes the number worth a closer look. Below we break down the matchup and where the value sits.
Last Updated: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA |
| When | Saturday, August 22 – 9:00 PM ET |
| TV | Prime Video (regional: Spectrum SportsNet) |
Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
Both teams enter this one on the wrong side of the playoff race. The Sparks carry a 12-24 record and have dropped three in a row. The Sun sit at 9-26 and own the league’s lowest-scoring offense. Neither side has much left to play for beyond pride and evaluation. That backdrop can cut both ways for bettors, so the matchup details matter more than usual.
Los Angeles runs its offense through Kelsey Plum, who leads the team at 23.9 points per game. Nneka Ogwumike adds 16.7 points and steady interior work, while Dearica Hamby chips in 14.9. The Sparks can score. The problem is the other end. They surrender 93.6 points per game, one of the worst marks in the league. In their most recent loss, they gave up more than 120 points in a blowout.
Connecticut’s attack is thinner. Brittney Griner leads the Sun at 13.2 points, but a knee issue has left her day-to-day, and she has missed recent games. Leïla Lacan and Aneesah Morrow have absorbed more of the scoring load. Still, the Sun knocked off the Sparks 85-77 on August 18, holding Los Angeles under 80 points. Since then, Connecticut absorbed a heavy road loss in Las Vegas, while the Sparks fell hard in their home date with Atlanta. Both clubs sit near the bottom of the WNBA standings.
Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | +4.5 (-115) | +150 | U 166.5 (-105) |
| Sparks | -4.5 (-105) | -175 | O 166.5 (-115) |
Odds accurate as of Saturday, August 22, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Sun | 45% | 55% | Sparks |
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Sun vs. Sparks Prediction — Can the Slumping Sparks Cover at Home?
The market sides with Los Angeles here, and the reasons are clear. The Sparks are home, they have the best player on the floor in Plum, and they face a Sun team that just lost by 23 on the road. Connecticut is also playing the back end of a western trip, and its offense ranks last in the league. If Griner sits again, the Sun lose their most reliable scorer against a taller Los Angeles front line. The line has moved from -3.5 to -4.5 since opening, a sign that early money leaned toward the home side.
The counterpoint is fresh. These same Sun handled the Sparks four days ago, and they did it by controlling tempo and defending the paint. Los Angeles has lost three straight and cannot get a stop. A defense that allowed more than 120 points in its last outing can keep almost any underdog within a possession. Public spread bets are nearly split, with only a slight lean to the home team, so there is no strong crowd signal to fade.
The healthiest read still favors the home team. Plum’s availability is the difference in class, and Connecticut’s offense is too limited to trust on a second road game, especially if Griner is out. The risk is obvious. Los Angeles has to actually defend, something it has not done lately. We will lay the short number and trust the talent gap at home, while respecting that the recent result gives the Sun a live shot.
The Pick: Sparks -4.5 (-105)
Sun vs. Sparks Prediction — Will This One Stay Under the Number?
The total opened at 168.5 and has ticked down to 166.5, which shows where the early money leaned. There is a case for the over. The Sparks push the pace at home and defend poorly, and a track meet is always possible when Los Angeles is on the floor. Several of their recent games have sailed well past this range.
The under has the sturdier logic. Connecticut owns the league’s lowest-scoring offense, and that number only drops if Griner cannot go. When these teams met on August 18, they combined for just 162 points, comfortably below tonight’s line. The Sun prefer a grind, and a slower tempo drags the total down. The over needs Los Angeles to run and Connecticut to keep up, and the Sun rarely keep up.
The Pick: Under 166.5 (-105)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
This is a matchup of two teams headed nowhere in the standings, and that context shapes the approach. We are backing the more talented, healthier, and rested side at home, while betting that a limited Connecticut offense keeps the score down. Both picks lean on the same read. Los Angeles holds the firepower edge, but neither team scores efficiently enough to blow the roof off. The one variable to watch is Griner’s status. If she is a surprise go for the Sun, the total is the shakier position, so check the pregame report first.
To recap the card: Sparks -4.5 (-105) for the spread and Under 166.5 (-105) for the total. Both sit on the same foundation, so a healthy, motivated Los Angeles team is the outcome that cashes them together.
WNBA Sun vs. Sparks FAQ: Saturday August 22, 2026
What time does the Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks game start?
The Connecticut Sun tip off against the Los Angeles Sparks at 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The game is played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It is the later of two WNBA games on the national streaming slate that night.
What channel is the Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks game on?
The game streams on Amazon Prime Video for national viewers on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Los Angeles fans can also find the broadcast on the Sparks’ regional carrier, Spectrum SportsNet. Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Where are the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks playing today?
The two teams meet at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, California, the Sparks’ home venue. Connecticut is the road team for this Saturday, August 22 matchup. Both clubs sit near the bottom of the standings, so playoff seeding is not on the line here.
Who won the last meeting between the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks?
Connecticut won the most recent meeting, beating Los Angeles 85-77 on August 18, 2026. The Sun controlled tempo and held the Sparks under 80 points. That result came just four days before this rematch, giving Connecticut recent confidence against a Los Angeles team that has kept losing since.
Where do the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks stand in the WNBA standings?
Both teams sit near the bottom of the WNBA standings. The Los Angeles Sparks are 12-24, while the Connecticut Sun are 9-26. Neither is in playoff position entering this Saturday matchup, so the game is about pride, development, and finishing the season on a stronger note.