WNBA Best Bets For Today: Wings vs Sparks Picks & Predictions (August 20)

It's Wednesday, and there's one game on the WNBA slate!

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Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings (9-26, 4-12 away) will face Kelsey Plum and the Los Angeles Sparks (16-18, 6-10 home).

Tabbed as large 8.5-point spread and -350 moneyline favorites, the Sparks get another matchup at home. With less than one month remaining in the regular season, this is a crucial game for the Sparks. At 16-18, LA is just one game back of the Seattle Storm for the eighth and final playoff seed.

6-4 in their last 10 games, the Sparks are coming off a 95-86 loss against the Washington Mystics. Now they face a Dallas team who are all but eliminated from playoff contention.

After losing Li Yueru to a season ending ACL injury, the Wings will remain without Arike Ogunbowale, who's been diagnosed with tendinitis in her right knee. With just nine players available, the Wings get a fully healthy Sparks team.

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That includes Cameron Brink, who will most likely remain on a minutes restriction under head coach Lynne Roberts.

Although Bueckers and company are coming off a 106-87 loss against A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces—Dallas kept the previous two games within one point. Having suffered a 97-96 loss against the Sparks, they defeated the Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever, 81-80.

With both teams trending in opposite directions, the Sparks lead the regular season series 2-0, and look to remain competitive in the playoff race. Matching their win total from last season, the Wing's year is all but done.

WNBA: Wings vs Sparks BetMGM Betting Odds And Schedule For Wednesday, August 20

If you're an avid bettor or new to the betting scene, welcome!

The matchup featuring the Dallas Wings and Los Angeles Sparks will tip-off at 10 p.m. ET on WNBA League Pass.

With a slew of injuries on the Wings side, the books aren't expecting this one to be close, although the Wings lost a nail biter last matchup against LA!

In this article, you will find a mix of player prop bets, featuring top players, and spread bets.With a WNBA betting recored of 39-36 record in August, let's cash out together tonight!

It's important to note, I did not parlay my picks, and placed all of my bets within FanDuel and DraftKings Sportsbook.

Here are my there best bets, player prop picks, and predictions, for the August 20 WNBA matchup featuring the Wings and Sparks. Be sure to check the end of the article for a bonus bet!

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WNBA Best Bets: Dallas Wings vs Los Angeles Sparks BetMGM Betting Odds For August 20

MONEYLINE

• DALLAS WINGS: +270
• LOS ANGELES SPARKS: -350

SPREAD

• DALLAS WINGS: +8.5 (-115)
• LOS ANGELES SPARKS: -8.5 (-110)

OVER/UNDER (TOTAL)

• OVER: 183.5 (-110)
• UNDER: 183.5 (-110)

2025 Regular Season H2H Matchups: Dallas Wings vs Los Angeles Sparks

• August 15, 2025: Sparks 97, Wings 96 (Dallas +6, over 178.5)
• June 6, 2025: Sparks 93, Wings 79 (LA -3, under 174)

Dallas Wings vs Los Angeles Sparks Injury Report

WINGS

1. Tyasha Harris, Guard: OUT (Knee)
2. Aziaha James, Guard: PROBABLE (Foot)
3. Arike Ogunbowale, Guard: OUT (Knee)
4. Li Yueru, Center: OUT (ACL)

SPARKS

1. None

*Odds are courtesy of BetMGM*

WNBA Best Bets For Wings vs Sparks (August 20)

• Paige Bueckers OVER 18.5 Points (-120 DraftKings)
• 1Q Sparks -2.5 (-110 DraftKings)
• Dearica Hamby OVER 17.5 Points (-128 FanDuel)

Spread Bet: Dallas Wings vs Los Angeles Sparks

• 1Q Sparks -2.5 (-114 DraftKings)

My first best bet for today, I placed one unit on the Los Angeles Sparks to cover the first quarter 2.5-point favorable spread against the Dallas Wings.

The Sparks are favored to win this game by 8.5 points, and the books aren't expecting a close one. However, the Wings did come within one point in the 97-96 loss against the Sparks on August 15. Therefore, I chose to veer away from the game spread.

I like this team bet for multiple reasons. The Sparks produce the third best first quarter offense in the WNBA, ranking No.3 in offensive rating (107.1). With that, they score the third highest first-quarter points behind the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx with 22.1 points.

Why The LA Sparks Can Cover The 1Q Spread Against The Dallas Wings

The Sparks have elite shooters in Kelsey Plum, Cam Brink, Rae Burrell, and Azurà Stevens just to name a few. LA holds the highest first-quarter 3-point percentage (38.5 %), which is in their favor today.

Soaring over this bet in both matchups, the Sparks outscored the Wings 32-27, and 21-17 in both first-quarters. Now, they face a Dallas team who will certainly be without Arike Ogunbowale and Li Yueru.

That's not to say Dallas can't hold their own, in fact they put up 96 points against the Sparks without Ogunbowale last meeting. However, the Sparks are the superior team on paper, and are at full health.

Although the Wings score the fifth most first-quarter points in the WNBA (21.1), they allow the second most points in the league (21.9). Not to mention, they allow the HIGHEST first-quarter 3-point percentage (37.4 %).

 WNBA Wings vs Sparks Best Bet Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Sparks 1Q -2.5 (-114 DraftKings)

The Sparks have been more of a come from behind team lately, losing the first quarter to the Sun, Storm, Valkyries, and Mystics. However, the Wings have been outscored by a total of nine points the last two matchups against the Aces (4) and Sparks (5).

• I'm taking the Los Angeles Sparks to cover the 2.5-point first-quarter spread. Although their defense worries me at times, they hold a +1.3 first-quarter point differential in 16 home games.

Player Prop Bet #1: Paige Bueckers

Paige Bueckers 2025 WNBA Stats

GP: 28 | PPG: 18.8  | FG: 45.8 % | FT: 88 % | 3PT : 31 % | REB: 4.1 | AST: 5.4 | STL: 1.7 |  BLK: 0.5

• OVER 18.5 Points (-120 DraftKings)

My second best bet for today, I placed one unit on Dallas Wings rookie star Paige Bueckers to record over 18.5 points against the LA Sparks.

Bueckers has been one of the bright spots in her rookie season amid a miserable season in Dallas. The Rookie of the Year front-runner, Bueckers has been one of the most consistent players in the league.

This is who Paige Bueckers is. She was incredible efficient at UConn, and although her shooting percentages have dipped from her college days, there's a reason why she was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

Scoring 10+ points in all 28 games this season, Bueckers leads all rookies with 18.8 points per game. Better yet, she's been sensational over the back half of the season.

In 10 games post All-Star break, Bueckers is averaging 19.5 points, shooting 47.9 percent from the field, and 96.6 percent from the charity stripe. Although Bueckers has declined somewhat shooting the rock from beyond the arc (31 %), she's been an efficient ball handler and volume shooter.

Why Paige Bueckers Can Crush This Player Prop Line Today

Plus, her shot volume has increased to 16 FGA in August. While the Wings may sign a player to a hardship contract after today's game, Bueckers will continue to have to step up in the absence of both Arike Ogunbowale and Li Yueru.

In six games without Ogunbowale, Bueckers is averaging 19 points and 16.7 field goal attempts. In this time, she's shooting 42 percent from the field.

Effective on ball in the mid range off screens, or off ball—Bueckers is fearless. Soaring over this player prop just once in the last four games, Bueckers has a solid matchup against LA.

While the Sparks are a top offensive team, they struggle defensively. Ranked No. 12 in defensive rating (109.1), this is a Sparks team that allows the most points scored in the WNBA (88.8 PPG)!

Even with a backcourt duo of Kelsey Plum and Julie Allemand, the Sparks allow the most points to guards, including the second most 3-pointers.

In their lone matchup, Bueckers erupted for 29 points in the Wing's 97-96 loss against LA on Friday. In 33 minutes, Bueckers shot 12-21 (57.1 %) from the floor, making all five of her free-throw shots.

 WNBA Wings vs Sparks Best Bet Pick and Prediction: Paige Bueckers OVER 18.5 Points (-120 DraftKings)

The Sparks backcourt has improved, holding guards to under 18 points since Kelsey Mitchell (34 points) on August 5. However, Bueckers has been ruthless no matter the opponent.

We've seen her score 18 against the Aces, and 21 and 22 against the Liberty Dream, and  Fever.

• I'm taking Paige Bueckers to record over 18.5 points today. She already had an incredible performance against the Sparks once. Now, she should see increased production amid injuries in Dallas. Look for Bueckers to continue to make her strong Rookie of the Year case. 

Player Prop Bet #2: Dearica Hamby

Dearica Hamby 2025 WNBA Stats

GP: 34 | PPG: 18 | FG: 57.3  % | FT: 61.4 % | 3PT :30.4  % | REB: 7.7 | AST: 3.4 | STL: 1.6 |  BLK: 0.5

• OVER 17.5 Points (-128 FanDuel)

My third best bet for today, I placed one unit on Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby to record over 17.5 points against the Dallas Wings.

Unless tonight is a blowout, I'm high on this player prop for several reasons.

The Dallas Wings frontcourt gets even thinner after Li Yueru suffered an ACL injury. Unable to sign a player to a hardship contract tonight, the Wings will be vastly undersized. With Luisa Geiselsoder and Hayley Jones holding down the frontcourt, perhaps the Diamond Miller trade will pay out in the absence of Yueru.

I'm expecting Cam Brink to continue to play under a minute restriction, and she's been averaging 10-12 minutes per game. Therefore, I don't expect her to cut into Hamby's  production.

Speaking of production, Hamby and Azurà Stevens are the top scoring duo in the league for a reason. Overall, Hamby has been on a tear, delivering a 26-point performance against the Washington Mystics on Sunday.

Why Dearica Hamby Should Feast Against the Dallas Wings

Soaring over this player prop line in four straight games, Hamby has scored 20+ points in three straight games, and is averaging a season best 19.9 points per game in August! Not to mention, she's shooting 60.4 percent from the field this month!

Aforementioned, Hamby should feast today, unless it's a blowout. Now without Yueru, the Wings lose a ton of size. With that, the Wings allow the most points to forwards, and A'ja Wilson recently erupted for 34 points against Dallas.

Overall, Hamby has cleared this prop line in two matchups against Dallas this season, tallying 20 points in each. Even in the Spark's 93-79 victory over the Wings in June, Hamby shot an efficient 8-12 from the field, and 4-8 from the free-throw line in just 25 minutes.

• I'm taking Dearica Hamby to record over 17.5 points today. She's clear this line in seven straight matchups against the Wings and faces a depleted Dallas frontcourt. 

Bonus Bet: Maddy Siegrist OVER 14.5 Points (-115 DraftKings)