May 17, 2026
WNBA player props today: Sunday's best props include Kamilla Cardoso [5/17/2026]
Read Article Tempo vs. Sparks prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Sunday's WNBA matchup [5/17/2026]
Updated: | First published:
Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Toronto Tempo vs Los Angeles Sparks predictions for WNBA Sunday.
The Los Angeles Sparks and Toronto Tempo are scheduled to meet in the WNBA at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, with tipoff at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven WNBA model predicts the Sparks as the most likely winner of the Tempo vs. Sparks game.
The Sparks, powered by Dearica Hamby, Nneka Ogwumike and Kelsey Plum, will face off against the Tempo, whose lineup includes Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey and Laura Juskaite.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Tempo vs. Sparks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's WNBA game between the Tempo and Sparks, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Sparks a 77% chance of beating the Tempo.
According to our model, the Sparks (-7.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 175.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Tempo vs. Sparks odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tempo | Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-105) | -7.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +270 | -325 |
| Total | o175.5 (-105) | u175.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tempo vs. Sparks picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current 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 | Sparks -7.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Sparks | -325 |
| Total | Under 175.5 | -108 |
According to our best WNBA bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 175.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Tempo vs. Sparks player props
Betting on Toronto vs. Los Angeles WNBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Brittney Sykes is expected to lead the Tempo with 16 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Dearica Hamby is projected to have 20 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Sparks.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's WNBA first basket picks.
Tempo prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Tempo are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Sykes | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 33 |
| Marina Mabrey | 15 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 |
| Laura Juskaite | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| Nyara Sabally | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 30 |
| Kiki Rice | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 22 |
Sparks prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Sparks:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearica Hamby | 20 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 40 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 37 |
| Kelsey Plum | 18 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 36 |
| Erica Wheeler | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 27 |
| Rae Burrell | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
Tempo vs. Sparks game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Sparks and Tempo at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Tempo vs. Los Angeles Sparks
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Sparks, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Tempo in Sunday's WNBA matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Continue reading with Dimers Pro
Join now to unlock this article and get full access to our predictions and betting tools. Cancel anytime.
$0 for 3 days
then $14.99/week
Already a Pro member? Log in
New here? See everything Pro includes
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.
Advertiser disclosure
