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10,000 Sim Trials Run
LA

Los Angeles Sparks

Away

12-18 (7-9 Away)

Last 5 Form
L L L W L
Projected Final Score
79.3 103.8
Projected Total: 183.1 (O/U: 187.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
LA: +880 | MIN: -1655
MIN

Minnesota Lynx

Home

25-7 (12-5 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W W W W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Los Angeles Sparks Win Prob
4.1%
No Value Edge
Minnesota Lynx Win Prob
95.9%
+1.6% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Minnesota Lynx to win outright in 95.9% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: LA +16.6 / MIN -16.6
LA covers (-110) 29.1%
MIN covers (-110) +18.5% Edge 70.9%
Total O/U: 187.5
OVER (-110) 38.3%
UNDER (-110) +9.3% Edge 61.7%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • ๐Ÿ€ Pace Factor: Both teams combine for a projected pace of 78.6 possessions per 40 minutes.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Offensive/Defensive Ratings: MIN holds an Offensive Rating of 135.0 vs LA's Defensive Rating of 120.1.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Season Records: MIN is 25-6 (Home: 12-4) vs LA 11-18 (Away: 6-9).
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Momentum Factors: MIN factor: 1.05 | LA factor: 0.964 (blending last 5 games + historical H2H).

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Minnesota Lynx winning outright in 95.9% of trials. Projected score: LA 79 - MIN 104.

WNBA Team Efficiency & Splits

๐Ÿ“Š Statistical Comparison

Pace: 78.8 Possessions per 40 min Pace: 78.0
ORtg: 106.0 Offensive Rating ORtg: 124.2
DRtg: 115.7 Defensive Rating (Lower is Better) DRtg: 104.2

๐ŸŽฏ Shooting Splits

Field Goal %
42.5% / 44.8%
3-Point %
32.5% / 38.0%
Free Throw %
76.8% / 78.5%
โšก Simulation scales points per possession using relative Offensive Ratings offset by Opponent Defensive Ratings.

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Los Angeles Sparks

Minnesota Lynx

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Los Angeles Sparks

L @ Chicago Sky
88 - 95 | Aug 05, 2026
W @ Portland Fire
106 - 101 | Aug 02, 2026
L vs New York Liberty
109 - 113 | Jul 28, 2026
L vs Phoenix Mercury
82 - 86 | Jul 22, 2026
L @ Dallas Wings
82 - 90 | Jul 19, 2026

Minnesota Lynx

W vs Indiana Fever
108 - 100 | Aug 02, 2026
W @ Toronto Tempo
104 - 72 | Jul 30, 2026
W vs Toronto Tempo
100 - 93 | Jul 28, 2026
W @ Seattle Storm
86 - 76 | Jul 22, 2026
W @ Seattle Storm
105 - 102 | Jul 20, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Minnesota Lynx defeated Los Angeles Sparks
96 - 87 | Jul 15, 2026
Away Minnesota Lynx defeated Los Angeles Sparks
99 - 83 | Jun 17, 2026

Injury Reports

Los Angeles Sparks 2 reported

G Rae Burrell
Out
G Tonie Morgan
Out

Minnesota Lynx 5 reported

G Elena Buenavida
Out
F Antonia Delaere
Out
F Dorka Juhasz
Out
F Liatu King
Out
G Courtney Williams
Out