Los Angeles Sparks vs. Dallas Wings 5/31/22 WNBA Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Los Angeles Sparks and Dallas Wings face off on Tuesday in a WNBA showdown at Crypto.com Arena. When these two teams faced off in September 2021 it was Wings that secured the 87-84 victory. 

The Sparks come into this game with a 4-6 record overall, but they were able to secure a big win in the last game. The offense put up 85 points against the Minnesota Lynx, and that was enough to secure the victory by two points. Two games ago against the Indiana Fever, the Sparks scored 96 points, but their defense gave up 101 points, and that led to the defeat. The Sparks are averaging 84 points, while their defense is giving up 87.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 3rd, but their defense has been an issue and is ranked 10th. Nneka Ogwumike has been the top player, averaging 18.1 points while shooting 57.7 percent from the field and 45 percent from behind the three-point line. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Dallas Wings, who sit with a 5-3 record overall, but they are coming off an awful blowout loss. The defense really struggled against Connecticut, giving up 99 points, and that led to the defeat. The Wings are averaging 80.4 points, while their defense is giving up 80.6 points per game. The Wings’ offense is ranked 6th, while their defense is ranked 7th. The Wings want to play at a slower pace and are ranked 10th in the WNBA in terms of pace. In this game, the Wings are going to need their defense to step up and make life tough on the Sparks. Arike Ogunbowale has been the top player for the Wings, averaging 18.8 points while shooting 37.1 percent from the field. 

The Sparks are really going to struggle in this game. The Sparks are giving up 87.4 points per game and their defense is going to really let them down in this game. Look for the Sparks to give up close to 90 points, and it’s going to be the Wings that cruise to the easy victory here. Back the Wings against the spread.