Prop Bets: Los Angeles Sparks VS New York Liberty 2025-07-03
WNBA Showdown: New York Liberty vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Date: July 3, 2025 | Time: 11:00 PM ET | Location: New York, NY
The Setup:
The New York Liberty, defenders of the... well, intention to defend, host the Los Angeles Sparks in a game that might hinge on whether Natasha Cloud can stop looking at her teammates like they’re all on a reality show. The Liberty’s defense has cratered, allowing 90.7 PPG in their last seven games (down from their season-opening "we’re champions" 71.4 PPG). Meanwhile, the Sparks, fresh off an 85-75 win over the Fever, are led by Kelsey Plum, who’s averaging 20.6 PPG and looks like she’s playing Call of Duty while the rest of the team’s on Tetris.
Key Props to Bet Your Grandma’s Cookie Jar On:
- Kelsey Plum Points Over 18.5 (-120): Plum’s scored 20+ in three straight games. The Liberty’s defense? A sieve. Bet the Over like you’re ordering a pizza.
- Natasha Cloud Assists Over 6.5 (-110, DraftKings): Cloud’s been a playmaking wizard, but can she dish out 7 dimes while the Sparks’ young squad flails? Probably.
- Breanna Stewart Points Over 20.5 (-120): Stewart’s a machine. The Sparks’ youth? A work in progress. Let the points fly.
- Azurá Stevens Double-Double (+200): A long shot, but if the Liberty want to win, they’ll need Stevens to grab 7+ boards and pretend she’s not the “glue” of this team.
The Prediction:
The Liberty are favored (-11.5) but will need to avoid a third straight loss (their first such streak since 2022, which is ancient in WNBA years). Plum’s scoring could torch a defense that’s “transition-challenged,” per Cloud. The total is set at 170, but with the Liberty’s porous D and Plum’s hot hand, this could blow the roof off.
Final Score (and Our Dignity):
New York Liberty 88, Los Angeles Sparks 82
Because even if the defense is a disaster, the Liberty’s “we’ve got Breanna Stewart” offense is a 5-star review. Plus, the Sparks’ “young and cohesive” vibe is more “young and chaotic.”
Bonus Prop for the Bold:
- Sabrina Ionescu Threes Over 2.5 (-130): She’s a shooter, but against a Sparks defense that’s “building cohesion,” per Plum. Go for it if you’re feeling lucky (or masochistic).
Bet responsibly, or don’t—this game’s a popcorn kernel of chaos either way. 🏀🔥
Created: July 2, 2025, 8:19 p.m. GMT