Sparks vs Tempo
May 17, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sparks -7.5
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The Toronto Tempo and Los Angeles Sparks meet Sunday in WNBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Sparks vs. Tempo Prediction. This article will include a Sparks vs. Tempo Pick.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo look for their first road win to get back to a .500 record. The Toronto Tempo was down two points with less than three minutes remaining against the Sparks the first time out.
The Toronto Tempo are averaging 82 points on 38.6 percent shooting and allowing 80 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 20 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 19.7 points and 5 rebounds. Nyara Sabally is the third double-digit scorer and Maria Conde is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 82.7 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Tempo are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks look for another home win to get back to a .500 record. The Sparks have lost 5 of their last 8 regular season games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 85 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 95.7 points on 52 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 26.3 points and 5 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 16.3 points and 6.7 rebounds. Dearica Hamby is the third double-digit scorer and Rae Burrell is dishing 1.3 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The favorites have won each of the Sparks’ last six games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Sparks’ last five games at Crypto.com Arena.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The road team has won four of the Sparks’ last five games.
- The Sparks have lost each of their last three day games at Crypto.com Arena following a home win.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Sparks’ last five games.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Sparks’ last four home day games following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Kelsey Plum ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (26.3) this season.
- Erica Wheeler ranks last amongst 61 qualified players for three-point field-goal percentage (18.2%) this season.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Nyara Sabally has recorded 1+ blocks and 1+ steals in three consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Brittney Sykes has made 5+ free throws in three consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for point differential per game this season (-10.7).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for assists per game this season (16.7).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (4.7).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for steals per game this season (11.3).
Sparks vs Tempo Injury Report
The Sparks will be without Ariel Atkins due to a concussion. Sania Feagin is out due to a leg injury.
The Tempo will be without Temi Fagbenle due to a shoulder injury. Isabelle Harrison is out with a hand injury. Julie Allemand is out with a hip injury.
Sparks vs Tempo Prediction
The Sparks are the more talented team that should be able to take advantage of games like this at home. The problem is the Sparks haven’t played much defense through 3 games and it makes it hard to lay down these sorts of numbers. The Tempo has held their own through three games and could easily be unbeaten on the season. The Tempo and Sparks just played each other on Friday and it was a two-point game with three minutes left. Usually the second meeting in a short span is even more competitive. Give me the points with Toronto.
