Sky vs Sparks Picks and Prediction – 6/29/2025

Under the June sun of Los Angeles, two struggling teams meet in a pivotal WNBA showdown. The Chicago Sky (4–11) close out a tough four-game road trip, while the Los Angeles Sparks (5–11) aim to halt a six-game home skid. With both squads under .500, pride and momentum are on the line in a matchup that could signal turnarounds—or deepen adversity. Chicago looks to leverage their shooting depth, while the Sparks hope the retirement of Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey and home crowd will ignite a spark. Get in on the action with our free WNBA picks.

The Sky have cooled off after a competitive road trip, entering this final game with a 4–11 record. Despite their record, they’ve gone 4–2 ATS in their last six games and covered 5–2 ATS in their last seven on the road . Chicago’s offense, led by Ariel Atkins and Angel Reese, boasts an average of 77.9 PPG, though they've struggled defensively—conceding nearly 88 PPG.

The Sparks enter at 5–11, desperate to end their six-game home slide and avoid a damaging momentum loss. They hold just a 1–6 mark at home —and 1–4 ATS in their last five games. Yet, there are reason for hope: Candace Parker’s jersey retirement ceremony should energize the arena. Rookie Azura Stevens has emerged with balanced production (~14 PPG, 9 RPG), providing interior strength. The Sparks' games trend high—10 of their last 13 have gone over, with 4 of 5 home games hitting the number

Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring affair: OVER 169.5 feels confident given both teams’ recent games lean that way. We don't love the edge on either team to win, so we will be comfrotable holding that ticket on the Over. Prediction: We ultimately like the Sparks to win this one by a score of 89-82.