Toronto Tempo vs Los Angeles Sparks Picks and Prediction for Friday May 15 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 05/15/2026, 01:35 AM ET

The Toronto Tempo head west to face the Los Angeles Sparks at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET. The game will air on ION, WNBA League Pass, and TSN. Los Angeles enters this matchup favored by 6.5 points with a -285 moneyline, while Toronto is listed at +230. The total for the game is set at 171.5 points. Be sure to check out our free NBA picks at free WNBA picks

Toronto Trying to Build Off Recent Win

Toronto comes into this matchup with a 1-1 record and will be playing its first road game of the season. The Tempo most recently defeated Seattle 86-73 after earlier losses to Washington 68-65, Minnesota 73-66, and Connecticut 83-78. Toronto has shown improvement offensively in its most recent outing after struggling to score consistently in earlier games.

The Tempo are averaging 75.5 points per game while allowing just 70.5 points per contest. Toronto has shot 36% from the field and is averaging 35.0 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game. Defensively, the Tempo have contributed 3.0 blocks and 10.5 steals per contest.

Toronto’s biggest strength has been its defense. Allowing only 70.5 points per game while also forcing steals at a high rate has helped keep games competitive even when the offense has struggled. The recent 86-point performance against Seattle could also provide confidence heading into this matchup.

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Sparks Searching for First Win

Los Angeles enters Friday’s game with an 0-2 record at home and an 0-2 overall mark on the season. The Sparks recently lost to Indiana 87-78 and Las Vegas 105-78. Their only recent victory came against Portland in an 85-75 road win. Los Angeles has struggled defensively through its first two regular season games.

The Sparks are averaging 78.0 points per game while allowing 96.0 points defensively. Los Angeles is shooting 42% from the field while averaging 28.0 rebounds and 12.0 assists per contest. The Sparks have also averaged 2.0 blocks and 10.0 steals per game.

The major weakness for Los Angeles has been defense. Allowing 96.0 points per game has placed a great deal of pressure on the offense. However, the Sparks have still shown the ability to create turnovers with 10.0 steals per game.

Toronto Tempo vs Los Angeles Sparks Picks and Prediction

Toronto Tempo vs Los Angeles Sparks Pick

Pick: Toronto Tempo +6.5

Toronto’s defense has quietly been one of the better statistical units entering this matchup. The Tempo are allowing just 70.5 points per game while Los Angeles has struggled defensively by giving up 96.0 points per contest. Toronto is also coming off its best offensive performance of the season after scoring 86 points against Seattle. With the Sparks still looking for consistency, the points with Toronto look valuable here.

Toronto Tempo vs Los Angeles Sparks Total Pick

Pick: Under 171.5

I am leaning toward the under because Toronto has consistently played lower-scoring games early this season. The Tempo are allowing only 70.5 points per contest, and three of their four recent games finished below this number. Los Angeles has struggled offensively in its losses, and Toronto’s defensive style could slow the pace enough to keep this total under.

Final Score Prediction: Toronto Tempo 82 – Los Angeles Sparks 79