Jun 5, 2026
Mercury vs. Fire prediction: Why Portland is favored to win Friday's WNBA matchup [6/5/2026]
Read Article Tempo vs. Sparks prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Friday's WNBA matchup [5/15/2026]
Updated: | First published:
Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Toronto Tempo vs Los Angeles Sparks predictions for WNBA Friday.
WNBA action continues on Friday at 10:00 PM ET as the Toronto Tempo lock horns with the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced WNBA model predicts the Sparks as the most likely winner of the Tempo vs. Sparks game.
The Sparks, led by Nneka Ogwumike, Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby, will face off against the Tempo, who feature Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes and Maria Conde.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Tempo vs. Sparks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's WNBA matchup between the Tempo and Sparks, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Sparks a 73% chance of beating the Tempo.
According to our model, the Tempo (+7.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 170.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Tempo vs. Sparks odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tempo | Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-105) | -7.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +270 | -320 |
| Total | o170.5 (-105) | u170.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tempo vs. Sparks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Tempo +7.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Tempo | +270 |
| Total | Under 170.5 | -105 |
According to our best WNBA bets, the top play to make on this game is Tempo +7.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Tempo vs. Sparks player props
Betting on Toronto vs. Los Angeles WNBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Marina Mabrey is expected to lead the Tempo with 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is projected to have 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists for the Sparks.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's WNBA first basket picks.
Tempo prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Tempo are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Mabrey | 16 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| Brittney Sykes | 16 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 32 |
| Maria Conde | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| Nyara Sabally | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| Kiki Rice | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Sparks prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Sparks:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nneka Ogwumike | 20 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| Kelsey Plum | 18 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 36 |
| Dearica Hamby | 18 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37 |
| Rae Burrell | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| Erica Wheeler | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 22 |
Tempo vs. Sparks game-day updates and essential details
Friday's action between the Sparks and Tempo at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Tempo vs. Los Angeles Sparks
- Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Sparks, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat the Tempo in Friday's WNBA matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
Advertiser disclosure
