The New York Liberty head west on Tuesday night to face the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena in what appears to be a lopsided matchup on paper. New York enters this contest as one of the WNBA’s top teams, riding a wave of strong two-way play, while the Sparks continue to rebuild and search for consistency in a tough Western Conference.
Liberty vs. Sparks Event Info
What: New York Liberty at Los Angeles Sparks
When: 10:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Where: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Watch: NBA TV
Liberty vs. Sparks Betting Odds
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, the Liberty are 3-point road favorites to knock off the Sparks. The total, meanwhile, sits at 178.5 points.
Game Preview
Led by MVP candidate Breanna Stewart and floor general Sabrina Ionescu, the Liberty have been dominant throughout the 2025 season. They come into this game with one of the league’s best records and are near the top in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Stewart continues to be a matchup nightmare for opposing forwards, combining length, shooting, and defensive instincts, while Ionescu’s expanded playmaking role has elevated New York’s offensive flow. The Liberty are also getting steady production from Jonquel Jones and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, creating a frontcourt advantage that few teams can handle.
The Sparks, meanwhile, are still in a developmental phase. Despite promising performances from rookie Cameron Brink and the growth of young talent like Zia Cooke, Los Angeles has struggled to put together 40-minute efforts. The offense has been inconsistent and heavily reliant on perimeter shooting, while defensive breakdowns and turnovers have hurt them late in games. Injuries and roster inconsistency have also played a role in their underwhelming record.
Game Matchup
Statistically, this matchup tilts heavily toward New York. The Liberty are among the league’s best in assist-to-turnover ratio, field goal percentage, and points allowed per game — categories where the Sparks rank near the bottom. Unless the Sparks can significantly outshoot expectations from three or get a breakout game from one of their young stars, they’ll have a hard time keeping pace with a Liberty team that knows how to close games.
While the Sparks may benefit from home-court energy and flashes of individual brilliance, the Liberty’s talent, depth, and experience should ultimately be too much to overcome.
Liberty vs. Sparks Prediction
Expect New York to control the game from the opening tip, with Stewart and Ionescu leading the charge in what should be a comfortable road win for the Liberty.
Liberty vs. Sparks WNBA PREDICTION: NEW YORK LIBERTY -3