Sparks’ Title Odds Soar After Blockbuster Kelsey Plum Trade
The Los Angeles Sparks have gone from worst to a legitimate contender—at least in the eyes of oddsmakers—following their blockbuster trade to acquire three-time All-Star Kelsey Plum.
Los Angeles, which finished a league-worst 8-32 last season, saw its 2025 WNBA title odds shrink from +12500 to +3500 at BetMGM after news broke of the trade.
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Blockbuster Trade Details
While the deal won’t be official until Feb. 1, it also sends six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd from Seattle to Las Vegas, replacing Plum in the Aces’ backcourt.
- Los Angeles receives:
- Kelsey Plum (from Las Vegas)
- No. 9 pick in 2025 draft (from Seattle)
- Seattle’s 2026 second-round pick
- Seattle receives:
- No. 2 pick in 2025 draft (from L.A.)
- Las Vegas’ 2026 first-round pick
- Li Yueru (from L.A.)
- Las Vegas receives:
- Jewell Loyd (from Seattle)
- No. 13 pick in 2025 draft (from Seattle)
This historic trade is the first in WNBA history to involve multiple No. 1 overall picks, per ESPN.
Updated WNBA Title Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| New York Liberty | +185 |
| Las Vegas Aces | +250 |
| Minnesota Lynx | +350 |
| Indiana Fever | +900 |
| Connecticut Sun | +1100 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | +3500 |
| Seattle Storm | +4000 |
| Phoenix Mercury | +5000 |
| Atlanta Dream | +6000 |
| Chicago Sky | +6600 |
| Dallas Wings | +8000 |
| Washington Mystics | +10000 |
| Golden State Valkyries | +20000 |
The Aces’ title odds improved slightly (+280 to +250) after acquiring Loyd, while the Storm fell from +1400 to +4000, signaling a rebuild.
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WNBA MVP Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| A’ja Wilson (LVA) | +175 |
| Caitlin Clark (IND) | +240 |
| Napheesa Collier (MIN) | +650 |
| Breanna Stewart (NYL) | +750 |
Betting Trends
- The Indiana Fever are the biggest liability for sportsbooks, drawing 44.4% of total bets and 63.3% of the money.
- The Sparks are now the second-largest liability, attracting 4.1% of the money after their odds shift.
- The Aces are second behind the Fever in total bets (8.3%) and money (10.2%).
What’s Next?
With Plum joining the Sparks, Loyd replacing her in Vegas, and Seattle entering a rebuild, the WNBA landscape just shifted dramatically. Will the Sparks shock the league, or will the Aces and Liberty remain the teams to beat? Stay tuned for more updates as the season approaches!
