The Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm have a huge game ahead of them on Monday night in the WNBA. These teams are in a fight for the final playoff spots in the WNBA and a win here would go a long way for both of them as they try to grab that win. Before the action begins from Seattle, continue reading to get my thoughts on this game, and to get my Sparks vs Storm prediction.
Our Sparks vs Storm Pick
- Pick: Seattle Storm -7.5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Sparks @ Seattle Storm
- Date & Time: Monday, September 1, 2025, 10:00 PM ET
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: NBA TV
Sparks vs Storm Odds
| Betting Line | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spread | Storm -7.5 |
| Moneyline | Sparks +250 / Storm -310 |
| Total (Over/Under) | 173 |
Key Storylines
This game is a pivotal moment for both teams in the WNBA playoff race. The Sparks enter this game two games behind the eighth seed with only six games remaining. A loss would significantly diminish their playoff hopes. Making matters worse for the Sparks, this is the second game of a back-to-back. They will have to deal with fatigue and the pressure of the playoff race. Their defense has been a concern and will need to improve against a good Seattle team.
The Seattle Storm are 22-19 and in a more comfortable position in the playoff chase. But Seattle still needs to maintain their form to secure a more favorable playoff seed and hang onto a playoff spot. They have been playing well recently and enter this game on a two-game winning streak. They will look to exploit the struggling Sparks defense to get a huge win here.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
Past Meetings:
- June 17, 2025: Storm 98, Sparks 67
- August 1, 2025: Sparks 108, Storm 106
- August 10, 2025: Sparks 94, Storm 91
ATS and O/U Records:
- Sparks: 15-22-1 ATS
- Storm: 17-24 ATS
Home/Road Splits:
- Sparks (Away): 10-8
- Storm (Home): 9-10
Advanced Metrics & Trends
- Offensive/Defensive Metrics:
- Sparks: 5th in offensive rating and 11th in defensive rating
- Storm: 8th in offensive rating and 4th in defensive rating
- Pace of Play:
- Sparks: Fastest in the WNBA
- Storm: 6th out of 13 teams
Sparks vs Storm Model Projection
- Score Projection: Sparks 82 – Storm 92
- Win Probability: Sparks 35%, Storm 65%
Final Thoughts
The fact that the Sparks are playing the second game of a back-to-back here could rob us of a more competitive game in Seattle. Both teams need this game and I think the Storm should win it and cover the spread. Seattle’s rest advantage will be a huge factor in this contest and they should take advantage of a Sparks defense that struggles regularly even when they aren’t dealing with tired legs.
