Aug. 5, 2026 1:48 pm EDT Updated
Dearica Hamby leads the Los Angeles Sparks (11-17) into a matchup against the Chicago Sky (11-19) after putting up 23 points in a 106-101 win over the Fire. The game is on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, tipping off at 9 p.m. ET on USA, The U, Spectrum SportsNet, and CNBC.
How to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Chicago SkyLos Angeles vs. Chicago odds
Spread: Chicago -2.5 (-115), Los Angeles +2.5 (-105)
Favorite Moneyline: Chicago -165
Underdog Moneyline: Los Angeles +135
Total: 188.5
Total Over Odds: -110
Total Under Odds: -110
Injury reportsSky
Skylar Diggins: Out (Knee),
Rickea Jackson: Out For Season (Knee),
Azurá Stevens: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Sydney Taylor: Questionable (Groin)
Sparks
No injuries listed
Stats to know
The Sky record 88.1 points per game, 6.2 fewer points than the 94.3 the Sparks allow.
Los Angeles’ 89.6 points per game are only 0.4 fewer points than the 90.0 Chicago allows to opponents.
Natasha Cloud posts 10.0 points, 4.7 assists and 3.2 boards per contest.
Hamby posts 15.0 points, 2.5 assists and 7.4 boards per contest.
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