The Dallas Wings head west to Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night to take on the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA’s lone game of the evening. Los Angeles enters as a 7-point home favorite, riding one of the league’s best stretches of form with balanced scoring and improved interior defense since Cameron Brink’s return. Dallas, meanwhile, has shown flashes of promise but remains inconsistent, heavily reliant on their star backcourt of Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale to keep them competitive. With playoff seeding tightening, this contest carries plenty of weight for both teams.
Position-by-Position Breakdown
Point Guard – Julie Allemand directs the Sparks’ offense, pushing pace and keeping scorers engaged. Paige Bueckers leads Dallas from the point, a rookie phenom with a mix of court vision and scoring instincts who will need to handle L.A.’s defensive pressure.
Shooting Guard – Rickea Jackson continues to emerge as a primary option for Los Angeles, bringing size and athleticism to the perimeter. Arike Ogunbowale counters for Dallas as one of the league’s most dangerous scorers, capable of carrying the offense with her shot-making.
Small Forward – Dearica Hamby provides versatility and rebounding for the Sparks, thriving as a two-way presence. Jacy Sheldon gives Dallas energy and perimeter spacing but will be challenged to match Hamby’s physicality.
Power Forward – Cameron Brink’s rim protection and rebounding have transformed the Sparks’ interior defense, making her a game-changer inside. Luisa Geiselsöder will try to hold her own for Dallas, but keeping Brink out of rhythm will be no easy task.
Center – Azurá Stevens rounds out the Sparks’ frontcourt with length and rebounding ability. Teaira McCowan anchors Dallas inside, looking to control the boards and give the Wings second-chance opportunities.
Game Outlook
Los Angeles has the advantage in both depth and interior defense, while Dallas’s path to victory lies in big scoring nights from Ogunbowale and Bueckers. The Sparks will look to exploit their frontcourt edge, feeding Brink and Hamby inside while spacing the floor with Jackson on the perimeter. Dallas must keep turnovers to a minimum and hit outside shots to keep the pressure on L.A., but the Sparks’ balance and home-court advantage make them a tough opponent to overcome.
Best Bets
- Los Angeles Sparks -7 – The Sparks’ size, depth, and recent form point to a comfortable cover at home.
- Over 165.5 Total Points – Both teams have high-usage guards and a quick pace, which could push scoring higher.
- Cameron Brink Over Blocks – Brink’s defensive presence has been consistent, making her a strong prop target.
Final Score Prediction
Los Angeles Sparks 88 – Dallas Wings 78
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