Bring on the W! Tonight, the 0-2 Los Angeles Sparks return home to take on the 1-1 Toronto Tempo in a matchup featuring two teams that want to push pace and score early. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET, with the Sparks listed as 7.5-point favorites and the total sitting at 170.5 on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Let’s get into it!

Sparks vs. Tempo Preview

Los Angeles is 0-2, and yeah, the pressure is already starting to build a little. The Sparks got blown out by Las Vegas in the opener, and the issues were pretty obvious: turnovers, inconsistent defense, and an offense that looks dangerous one possession and completely disconnected the next.

That said, the talent is there. Kelsey Plum is off to a scorching start, averaging 26 points through two games and looking fully comfortable as the offensive engine. Nneka Ogwumike still gives them a reliable veteran presence in the half court, while Dearica Hamby continues to thrive in transition and open space. Cameron Brink is the bigger question mark right now. Lynne Roberts already called out the need for more production after the opener, and Brink is averaging just 5.5 points through two games while still working her way back into rhythm. If she starts finding confidence offensively, the Sparks become a much more dangerous team defensively as well.

Toronto, meanwhile, is still figuring itself out, but getting the first win in franchise history this early matters. Marina Mabrey has completely taken over as the offensive centerpiece, averaging 26.5 points through two games while shooting 43.9% from three. She torched Seattle for six triples in Toronto’s last game, and honestly, the shot-making hasn’t looked fluky at all. Brittney Sykes has also been huge early, especially as a secondary creator and defensive presence. Her 18-point, 8-rebound, 6-assist performance against Seattle was exactly the type of stabilizing game this roster needs while everyone adjusts to a new system. Maria Conde has quietly provided good spacing off the bench as well.

The issue for Toronto is that this roster still leans heavily on perimeter offense, and defensively, there are going to be problems against teams that can consistently push pace. That’s where Los Angeles has the edge. Even with the inconsistency early, the Sparks have more proven scoring options and more ways to pressure a defense over four quarters.

Sparks vs. Tempo Pick, Best Bet

Both teams want to play fast, and neither defense has looked particularly reliable early in the season. With Marina Mabrey and Kelsey Plum both off to hot starts, 170.5 feels very reachable.

Best Bet: Over 107.5

This article was created with the assistance of generative AI and edited by a DraftKings Network writer.