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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Seattle Storm vs Los Angeles Sparks predictions for WNBA Monday.
The Los Angeles Sparks will face the Seattle Storm in WNBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, commencing at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven WNBA model projects the Sparks as the most likely winner of the Storm vs. Sparks game.
The Sparks, led by Dearica Hamby, Nneka Ogwumike and Ariel Atkins, are set to take on the Storm, whose lineup includes Natisha Hiedeman, Dominique Malonga and Flau'jae Johnson.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Storm vs. Sparks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's WNBA game between the Storm and Sparks, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Sparks a 62.2% chance of beating the Storm.
According to our model, the Storm (+3.5) have a 53.2% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 174.5 points has a 64.6% chance of staying under,.
Storm vs. Sparks odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Storm | Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-105) | -3.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +145 | -170 |
| Total | o174.5 (-105) | u174.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Storm vs. Sparks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Storm +3.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Sparks | -170 |
| Total | Under 174.5 | -110 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 174.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Storm vs. Sparks player props
WNBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Monday's Seattle vs. Los Angeles game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Natisha Hiedeman is expected to lead the Storm with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists, while Dearica Hamby is projected to have 19 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Sparks.
Shifting focus to the first basket market, our projections highlight Dominique Malonga as the most likely player to open the scoring.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Storm prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Storm are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Hiedeman | 18 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 |
| D. Malonga | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| F. Johnson | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
| Awa Fam | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 31 |
| Jade Melbourne | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
Sparks prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Sparks:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearica Hamby | 19 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 39 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Ariel Atkins | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 27 |
| Rae Burrell | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| Erica Wheeler | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 19 |
Storm vs. Sparks game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Sparks and Storm at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks
- Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Sparks, with a 62.2% win probability, will likely beat the Storm in Monday's WNBA matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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