The Los Angeles Sparks and Portland Fire meet Sunday in WNBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Fire vs Sparks Prediction. This article will include a Fire vs Sparks Pick.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks need a win after losing 11 of their last 14 games. The Sparks have lost 7 straight road games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 89 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 94.1 points on 48 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.3 points and 8.9 rebounds. Dearica Hamby is the third double-digit scorer, and Rae Burrell is dishing out 2.2 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
The Portland Fire needs a win after losing 14 of its last 20 games. The Fire have lost 5 of their last 7 home games.
The Portland Fire is averaging 85.7 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 91.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 15.3 points and 6.1 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 14.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Megan DiLeo is the third double-digit scorer, and Emily Engstler is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Portland Fire is shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire is allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 29.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The Sparks have lost each of their last six games.
- The Fire have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Fire have lost each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sparks have won five of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in each of their last four games following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Sparks’ last five games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Fire’s last seven games have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Fire Player Facts
- Bridget Carleton ranks 1st amongst qualified players in the Western Conference for three-pointers made per game (2.8) this season.
- Megan DiLeo is one of only three players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Dearica Hamby ranks 6th amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (3.1) this season.
- Rae Burrell is one of only 11 players in the league to have recorded 3+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (24.1).
- The Portland Fire have recorded the equal-longest home losing streak in the WNBA this season (6 games).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for offensive rebounds per game this season (7.3).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for blocks per game this season (3.1).
Fire vs Sparks Injury Report
Sania Feagin is out for the Fire with a knee injury. Sarah Ashlee Barker is out with a knee injury.
Kelsey Plum is probable for the Sparks despite a leg injury.
Fire vs Sparks Prediction
This is an interesting spot because Plum has been in trade rumors all week but is listed as probable for this game. Well, this game tips after the trade deadline, so something has to give. If Plum is still with the Sparks, I’ll grab the free bucket, as LA has been competitive without her but just hasn’t been able to get over the hump. The Fire have issues defensively and are down two key players. The Sparks smoked the Fire back in June. Check to see if Plum is still with the Sparks before clicking the button.