Los Angeles Sparks vs. Indiana Fever
May 27, 2022 7:00 pm EDT
The Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks face off on Friday in a WNBA showdown at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. These two teams faced off on May 8th, and it was the Sparks that secured the 87-77.
The Fever comes into this game with a 2-7 record overall and in their last game against the Chicago Sky, they suffered another loss. The defense really struggled, giving up 95 points, and that led to the five-point defeat. The Fever have lost five games in a row, and in each of the last four games they have given up at least 92 points. The Fever are averaging 80.4 points, while their defense is giving up 88.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league, while their defense is ranked 11th. Kelsey Mitchell has been the top player, averaging 18.7 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the field.
On the other side of this matchup is the Los Angeles Sparks who sit with a 3-5 record overall, but they are coming off a big win in their last game. The offense scored 99 points against the Phoenix Mercury, and that was enough to secure the five-run victory. The Sparks were outscored by five points in the 4th quarter, but still held onto the win. The Sparks are averaging 82.4 points, while their defense is giving up 86.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th, while the defense is ranked 10th. Nneka Ogwumike has been the top player for the Sparks, averaging 16.9 points while shooting 55.8 percent from the field.
The Fever’s defense has been a big issue coming into this game, giving up 88.9 points per game, and in each of the last four games they have given up at least 92 points, and the Sparks are going to run up the score here. Look for Los Angeles to cruise to the victory, and cover the spread.
