Storm vs Sparks Picks and Prediction – 6/18/2025

Seattle rolls into Crypto.com Arena for a Commissioner’s Cup clash against a struggling Los Angeles squad. The Storm are 6-5 and just dropped a tough 76-70 game at Golden State. Meanwhile, the Sparks sit at 4-8 after getting blown out by Minnesota 101-78. This is a pivotal matchup for two teams moving in opposite directions. Take the WNBA by storm with our WNBA picks.

Seattle is playing solid basketball lately, going 3-2 in the last five with wins over Phoenix, Minnesota, and Dallas. Skylar Diggins-Smith leads the way with 18.1 points per game on 44.5% shooting and adds 5.8 assists per night. In the frontcourt, Seattle is shooting 46.8% from the field and averaging 80.6 points per game.

Defensively, the Storm are allowing only 79.0 points per contest and forcing 7.5 steals a game, making them one of the better defensive units in the league. The rebounding numbers are a bit low at 31.4 per game, but the overall defense and perimeter containment have kept them competitive. Katie Lou Samuelson remains out, but Seattle’s core is intact and playing well on both ends.

Los Angeles has lost three of the last four, including the 23-point thumping from the Lynx. Even in the recent win over Las Vegas, the Sparks gave up 89 points, highlighting ongoing issues on defense. The offense is led by Kelsey Plum, who is dropping 20.9 points a night while shooting 89.0% from the line. That said, consistent scoring help has been missing, and turnovers have plagued this group late in games.

The Sparks’ defense is allowing 86.0 points per game, the second-worst in the league. They average more rebounds than Seattle at 33.2 and lead in steals at 8.3, but shot-blocking and paint defense have been a disaster with just 2.6 blocks a game. They are missing Cameron Brink, Julie Allemand, and possibly Odyssey Sims, making it tougher for the depleted backcourt to hold up against Seattle’s attack.

Seattle has the better record, more consistent scoring, and the defensive edge. The Storm allow seven fewer points per game than Los Angeles and shoot a better field goal percentage. With Diggins-Smith controlling tempo and Los Angeles dealing with injuries and poor rim protection, Seattle should take care of business. Final Score Prediction: Seattle Storm win 85-77.