WNBA Game Preview: Los Angeles Sparks (4-10) vs. Chicago Sky (3-10)

Game Context & Stakes

Both teams enter this inter-conference clash on three-game losing streaks, desperate to reverse course. The Sparks are 3–4 on the road and won the first meeting between these teams 91–78 on May 25. The Sky, meanwhile, are just 1–4 at home and continue to adjust following the season-ending injury to Courtney Vandersloot. This game could be pivotal for playoff hopes, especially with both teams sitting near the bottom of their respective conferences.

Key Players & Stats

Los Angeles Sparks

Kelsey Plum: 17.0 PPG, 4.8 APG – Scored 28 points in the previous meeting vs. Chicago

Azurá Stevens: 13.4 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 1.6 SPG – Dominant two-way presence

Dearica Hamby: 13.0 PPG, 7.2 RPG – Veteran leadership and rebounding

Team Stats:

81.0 PPG (8th in WNBA)

43.0 FG%, 33.9 3P%

86.6 Opponent PPG (10th in WNBA)

Chicago Sky

Angel Reese: 10.8 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 3.5 APG – Double-double machine and rebounding leader

Ariel Atkins: 15.3 PPG (last 10 games) – Scored 29 points in last outing vs. Atlanta

Elizabeth Williams: 9.4 PPG, 1.8 BPG – Interior anchor

Team Stats:

76.5 PPG (12th in WNBA)

42.1 FG%, 26.7 3P%

88.4 Opponent PPG (13th in WNBA)

Trends

Sparks are 5–9 ATS; Sky are 5–8 ATS

OVER has hit in 8 of 14 Sparks games and 7 of 13 Sky games

Sparks are 3–5 in games decided by 10+ points

Sky are 3–7 in their last 10, allowing 86.6 PPG

How to Watch Sparks vs Sky – June 24, 2025

TV Channels: NBA TV (National), The U (Chicago local)

Streaming: WNBA League Pass, FuboTV

Radio: Local affiliates and WNBA app

Los Angeles has the edge in backcourt firepower and won the first matchup convincingly. With Kelsey Plum and Azurá Stevens leading the charge, expect the Sparks to capitalize on Chicago’s defensive lapses and earn a much-needed road win.

GAME ODDS

Los Angeles Sparks          – 6

Chicago Sky                        164.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025