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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Sparks vs. Valkyries odds, tips and betting trends - 6/9/2025
Sparks vs. Valkyries odds, tips and betting trends - 6/9/2025 The Golden State Valkyries (3-5) will attempt to end a three-game road slide when squaring off against the Los Angeles Sparks (3-6) on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Arena, airing at 10 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA, KPIX+, and KMAX 31. In its most recent game, Los Angeles won on the road over Dallas, 93-79. Its top scorers were Azura Stevens (21 PTS, 2 STL, 3 BLK, 72.7 FG%, 5-8 from 3PT) and Dearica Hamby (20 PTS, 66.7 FG%). In its most recent game, Golden State won at home over Las Vegas 95-68, with Kayla Thornton (22 PTS, 11 REB, 2 STL, 50.0 FG%, 4-8 from 3PT) and Cecilia Zandalasini (18 PTS, 55.6 FG%, 3-4 from 3PT) the standout performers. Get ready for this matchup with what you need to know about Monday's WNBA action. Watch the WNBA on Fubo! Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 2:05 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Spread: Sparks (-5.5) Sparks (-5.5) Over/under: 161.5 161.5 Favorite: Sparks (-235, bet $235 to win $100) Sparks (-235, bet $235 to win $100) Underdog: Valkyries (+195, bet $100 to win $195) Sparks moneyline insights The Sparks have won 50% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (3-3). Los Angeles has played as a moneyline favorite of -235 or shorter in only two games this season and it split 1-1. Based on this contest's moneyline, the Sparks' implied win probability is 70.1%. Los Angeles' games this season have gone over this contest's total of 161.5 points seven times. Sparks contests this year have an average point total of 163.9, 2.4 more points than this matchup's over/under. Valkyries moneyline insights The Valkyries have won three of the eight games they've played as underdogs this season. Los Angeles is 2-5 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +195 or more on the moneyline. The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 33.9% chance of a victory for the Valkyries. The Valkyries have combined with their opponent to score more than 161.5 points in three of eight games this season. The average over/under for Golden State's contests this season is 161.5, which equals this game's point total. Sparks vs. Valkyries: Game time and info Game day: Monday, June 9, 2025 Monday, June 9, 2025 Game time: 10 p.m. ET 10 p.m. ET Stadium: Arena Arena TV channel: SportsNet LA, KPIX+, and KMAX 31 Watch the WNBA on Fubo!
CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
Dallas Wings on a 4-game losing streak after being defeated by Los Angeles Sparks, 93-79
The Dallas Wings and the Los Angeles Sparks were both trying to snap their three-game losing streaks Friday night, and the Sparks came out on top. The Wings are now 1-8 on the season after losing to the Sparks 93-79 behind LA's Azura Stevens' career-high five 3-pointers. Former Wings guard turned Sparks guard, Odyssey Sims, who was coming off a 32-point performance in an 85-80 loss to Phoenix on Sunday, added 19 points and three 3-pointers for Los Angeles. The Wings trailed by five at halftime after Sims converted a three-point play with 2.2 seconds left. Sims finished the half with nine points, Stevens added 13 and Dearica Hamby had 11. The Sparks started the third quarter on a 6-0 run and added a 9-0 run to begin the fourth for a 76-55 lead. The Wings had three turnovers and two missed shots in the opening three minutes of the fourth. Stevens reached her career high on 3-pointers with 4:45 left in the fourth on a wide-open shot from the corner off a nice drive and pass by Kelsey Plum. DiJonai Carrington scored 16 points and JJ Quinerly had a career-high 14 for Dallas. Luisa Geiselsoder had 11 points and 10 rebounds for her first double-double. Kaila Charles had 10 points. The Wings were without both of their point guards -- rookie Paige Bueckers, who missed her third consecutive game with a concussion, and Ty Harris. Dallas has allowed 90-plus points three times during its four-game losing streak. Dallas looks to break home skid Dallas is looking to end its 4-game home skid with a victory against Minnesota on Sunday, June 8. Sunday's meeting will be the third of the season between the two teams. Dallas is 0- at home, and Minnesota is 4- on the road. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT.
Washington Post
4 days ago
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- Washington Post
Azura Stevens' 21 points, career-high 5 3-pointers lead Sparks past Wings 93-79 to snap 3-game skid
ARLINGTON, Texas — Azura Stevens had 21 points including a career-high five 3-pointers, Dearica Hamby added 20 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 93-79 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Hamby and Stevens each reached 20-plus points for the fourth time this season. Odyssey Sims, who was coming off a 32-point performance in an 85-80 loss to Phoenix on Sunday, added 19 points and three 3-pointers for the Sparks.
Associated Press
4 days ago
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- Associated Press
Azura Stevens' 21 points, career-high 5 3-pointers lead Sparks past Wings 93-79 to snap 3-game skid
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Azura Stevens had 21 points including a career-high five 3-pointers, Dearica Hamby added 20 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 93-79 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Hamby and Stevens each reached 20-plus points for the fourth time this season. Odyssey Sims, who was coming off a 32-point performance in an 85-80 loss to Phoenix on Sunday, added 19 points and three 3-pointers for the Sparks. Los Angeles took a 45-40 lead at halftime after Sims converted a three-point play with 2.2 seconds left. Sims finished the half with nine points, Stevens added 13 and Hamby had 11. The Sparks started the third quarter on a 6-0 run and added a 9-0 run to begin the fourth for a 76-55 lead. The Wings had three turnovers and two missed shots in the opening three minutes of the fourth. Stevens reached her career high on 3-pointers with 4:45 left in the fourth on a wide-open shot from the corner off a nice drive and pass by Kelsey Plum. Plum had 11 points, five rebounds and nine assists and Rickea Jackson scored 10 for Los Angeles (3-6). DiJonai Carrington scored 16 points and JJ Quinerly had a career-high 14 for Dallas (1-8). Luisa Geiselsoder had 11 points and 10 rebounds for her first double-double. Kaila Charles had 10 points. Dallas has allowed 90-plus points three times during its four-game losing streak. ___ AP WNBA:
Fox News
26-05-2025
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- Fox News
Sparks' Kelsey Plum delivers taunt after blowing by Sky's Angel Reese on lay up
Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum brought it to the Chicago Sky on Sunday night. Plum scored a game-high 28 points on 9-of-18 from the field with six 3-pointers and added eight assists and two rebounds as the Sparks won the game 91-78. She also had a taunt for Sky forward Angel Reese during the matchup. Plum used her left hand to get around Reese from the top of the key and made a tough lay-up. She then performed the "too small" taunt as she ran back up the floor. It was that kind of night for the Sky. Chicago shot 46.4% from the field and only 20% from 3-point range. Reese had 13 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals. Kamilla Cardoso added 12 points, six rebounds and three assists in the loss. The team had 17 turnovers compared to the Sparks' 11. The Sky have yet to pick up a win this season. "We have to stay together," Reese said after the game, via reporter Karli Bell. "It's tough losing three in a row." Los Angeles received help from Azura Stevens, who added 24 points on 10-of-14 from the field. She also had eight rebounds in the win. The Sparks have the Atlanta Dream next on the docket. The Sky will play the Phoenix Mercury. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
