On Monday 31 August 2026, Seattle Storm play Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. Our model likes 5 bets here. The one it likes most is Seattle Storm +1.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
The Seattle Storm and Los Angeles Sparks are both struggling lately, with each team losing by around four to five points in their recent games. While the Storm have a slightly better turnover rate against opponents, the Sparks are not far behind. This means both teams might have a tough time taking control of the game.
Betting on the Storm to win by 1.5 points feels reasonable since they play at home, but it's risky since our numbers show it's pretty much a toss-up. The Sparks don't give up many rebounds, which could make things tight. Still, the Storm have a chance to pull this one off. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Under 184.5 Total Points (-312)
Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing
The Seattle Storm are set to take on the Los Angeles Sparks at Climate Pledge Arena, and things look tough for the Sparks. They've only won 2 of their last 10 games, and they struggle with rebounding, giving up an average of 35.3 boards per game. Seattle's defense could make it even harder for them to score. Our numbers suggest a combined total around 156.5 points, which is well below the line of 184.5. The Sparks' recent form doesn't inspire much confidence, and they might find it challenging to keep up. It was priced at -312 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $13.20 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a clear favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Rae Burrell Over 15.5 Points (+110)
Odds available at Fanatics at time of publishing
The Sparks have been struggling, winning only 2 of their last 10 games, and they tend to give up a lot of rebounds and three-point attempts. Rae Burrell has shown a nice scoring range lately, putting up anywhere from 9 to 28 points in her recent games. With the Sparks allowing many scoring chances, betting on Burrell to score over 15.5 points seems like a good idea. The biggest worry is that the game is rated close to even, so it could go either way. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. This one is priced as an outside chance. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Ariel Atkins Under 11.5 Points and Assists (-111)
Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing
For Ariel Atkins to score under 11.5 points and assists tonight, she needs to have a quiet game. The Sparks have struggled recently, winning only 2 of their last 10 games, and they allow quite a few rebounds and three-point attempts, which can limit opportunities for players like Atkins. In her last 10 games, her scoring has been all over the place, with highs and lows that suggest she might not find her rhythm tonight. The risk here is that Atkins has had a few decent games, but overall, her shooting numbers show inconsistency. At home, the Seattle Storm might really tighten up their defense, making it tougher for her to hit those combined points and assists. Given the Sparks' recent form and the matchup, it seems likely she could stay under that mark. It was priced at -111 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.00 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Flau'jae Johnson Under 7.5 Rebounds and Assists (+112)
Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing
The odds for Flau'jae Johnson to grab under 7.5 rebounds and assists are looking good at +116. The Sparks have been struggling lately, winning only 2 out of their last 10 games. They also allow a lot of rebounds, giving up over 35 a game, which could make it harder for Johnson to pile up those numbers. While the Sparks do let opponents shoot quite a few three-pointers, Johnson's contributions might be limited. Plus, there's a chance she could be more focused on scoring than racking up assists. The Sparks' overall form makes this a tricky bet, but our numbers suggest it's worth a look. It was priced at +112 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21.20 if it lands. This one is priced as an outside chance. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is how our model reads Seattle Storm v Los Angeles Sparks. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.