Seattle Storm vs LA Sparks: Prediction, preview and odds | September 11, 2024
The Seattle Storm vs LA Sparks matchup is one of the three WNBA games scheduled for Wednesday. This will be the third matchup between them this season. Seattle leads the season series 2-0. When they last met on July 16, Seattle registered a 89-83 win.
The Storm are into the playoffs and have a 21-14 record with five games remaining in the regular season. The Sparks, meanwhile, are out of playoff contention and are last in the standings with a 7-29 record.
Seattle Storm vs LA Sparks game details and odds
The Seattle Storm vs LA Sparks game is scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Crypto.com Arena. The game will be broadcast locally on Spectrum SportsNet, FOX 13+ and Amazon Prime Video - Seattle. Fans can also stream it live on WNBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Storm (-650) vs. Sparks (+475)
Spread: Storm (-10.5) vs. Sparks (+10.5)
Total (O/U): Storm -110 (o163.5) vs. Sparks -110 (u163.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Seattle Storm vs LA Sparks preview
The two teams have met 88 times in the regular season, with Seattle holding a 46-42 lead. In their past 10 matchups, the Storm have a 6-4 lead. After Wednesday’s game, the two teams will meet again on Sunday for their season-series finale.
Seattle Storm vs LA Sparks starting lineups
The Storm didn’t report any injuries for Wednesday's game. Seattle coach Noelle Quinn should start:
PG: Skylar Diggins-Smith SG: Jewell Loyd SF: Gabby Williams PF: Nneka Ogwumike C: Ezi Magbegor
Seattle’s key bench players against LA should be Mercedes Russell, Joyner Holmes, Jordan Horston and Sami Whitcomb.
The Sparks will be without star rookie Cameron Brink (ACL tear), Layshia Clarendon (personal) and Lexie Brown (illness) for Wednesday's game. Aari McDonald is listed as day-to-day as well. LA coach Curt Miller should start:
PG: Rae Burrell SG: Odyssey Sims SF: Rickea Jackson PF: Dearica Hamby C: Azura Stevens
LA’s main bench contributors could be Kia Nurse, Crystal Dangerfield, Zia Cooke, Li Yueru and Stephanie Talbot.
Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups. They could change based on the availability of players who are uncertain to play.
Seattle Storm vs LA Sparks prediction
The Storm are highly favored to win this game and should cover the spread for a win. The Sparks have struggled to generate enough offense to stay competitive in games. This could lead to the team total being under 163.5 points.