Prop Bets: Los Angeles Sparks VS Atlanta Dream 2025-09-05
WNBA Showdown: Sparks Try to Ignite Playoff Hopes vs. Dream’s Playoff Perfection
By The Handicapper with a Sense of Humor
The Los Angeles Sparks, fresh off a 86-75 loss to the Atlanta Dream (and a season-low three points from Cameron Brink), now face a must-win scenario in their playoff push. The Dream, meanwhile, have already secured a playoff berth and are 27-14, sitting in second place. But let’s not let the math depress us—let’s dive into the chaos!
The Odds Say…
- Moneyline: Atlanta is a -150 favorite, implying a 60% chance to win. Sparks are +250 (33.3% implied).
- Spread: Dream -6.5 (-110) vs. Sparks +6.5 (-110).
- Total: 168.5 points (Evens for both Over/Under).
Key Stats to Know
- The Dream’s last win over the Sparks featured an 86-75 scoreline and a 15-3 second-quarter run. Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard dropped 19 points, while Sparks’ Kelsey Plum led with 18 points and 7 assists.
- Allisha Gray (Atlanta’s 18.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG) is OUT with a knee injury, a blow for the Dream. But Brionna Jones (16.0 PPG, 13.0 RPG) is a beast with 12 double-doubles this season.
- The Sparks’ Dearica Hamby (21 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists in the last meeting) is their Swiss Army knife.
Player Props to Bet on While the Sparks Suffer
1. Rhyne Howard O/U 18.5 Points (-130 Over, +100 Under): Howard’s 19-point performance last time? She’s a lock to hit the Over again.
2. Dearica Hamby Double-Double (-200 Yes): She’s already done it once vs. Atlanta—look for her to hit another.
3. Kelsey Plum Assists O/U 5.5 (-145 Under, +114 Over): Plum had 7 assists in the loss but is more of a scorer. Fade the Over here.
Prediction
The Sparks are 19-21, clinging to the 8th seed, while the Dream are 27-14 and playing for pride. But let’s not forget: the Sparks’ last win included a three-pointer by Brink at the buzzer to tie the game. Can they replicate that drama? Maybe. But with Allisha Gray out and Atlanta’s depth (12 double-doubles from Jones alone), the Dream are too balanced to fade.
Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Dream 84, Los Angeles Sparks 76.
Why? Because the Sparks’ playoff hopes are as fragile as a rookie’s free throw, and the Dream’s bench (Naz Hillmon, 15 PPG) is too much for a team that relies on Kelsey Plum (17.5 PPG) to carry the load.
Prop Bet Pick: Take Dearica Hamby Double-Double at -200. She’s the engine that makes the Sparks’ offense go—even if the rest of the team is stuck in neutral.
Place your bets, and remember: if the Sparks win, the WNBA should just hand them the trophy for the most dramatic 8th seed in history. 🏆🔥
Created: Sept. 4, 2025, 3:29 p.m. GMT