On August 15, 2024, the Los Angeles Sparks (6-18) will host the New York Liberty (21-4) at Crypto.com Arena, with the game starting at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN. The game marks the WNBA's return from its Olympic break. The Liberty, led by Sabrina Ionescu scoring 19.8 points per game, are coming off a win against Connecticut and have a strong scoring differential of +225. In contrast, the Sparks, relying on Dearica Hamby who averages 19.2 points and 10.0 rebounds, are struggling with a -154 scoring differential. The betting odds indicate that the Liberty are 11.5-point favorites, but they have struggled against the spread in similar situations. Both teams have seen a significant number of games exceed the point total of 165.5 this season. The matchup presents a critical opportunity for the Sparks to improve their standings against one of the league's top teams.