The Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Lynx vs Sparks Prediction. This article will include a Lynx vs Sparks Pick.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Sparks have lost 4 straight road games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 89.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 93.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17 points and 8.6 rebounds. Dearica Hamby is the third double-digit scorer, and Rae Burrell is dishing out 2 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 12 of their last 16 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 8 of their last 10 home games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 90.6 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 81.7 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 19.4 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 17 points and 3.9 rebounds. Natasha Howard is the third double-digit scorer, and Courtney Williams is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have lost each of their last five games against Lynx teams that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in eight of their last nine day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Sparks have won four of their last five day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the Lynx’s last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Lynx’s last eight games at Target Center following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Sparks’ last four road games against the Lynx following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Nia Coffey has recorded 2+ blocks in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Natasha Howard ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (310) this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Ariel Atkins ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
- Rae Burrell is one of only nine players in the league to have recorded 3+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (37.9%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (27.5).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent rebounds per game this season (36.3).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for blocks per game this season (3.0).
Lynx vs Sparks Injury Report
Napheesa Collier is out for the Lynx due to an ankle injury. Emma Cechova is out with a knee injury. Dorka Juhasz is questionable with a knee injury.
Cameron Brink is questionable for the Sparks with an ankle injury. Kelsey Plum is out with a leg injury.
Lynx vs Sparks Prediction
The Lynx are the best team in the league and have the horses to blow the doors off. However, this is an early start time, which usually leads to sluggish play. The Lynx are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 games as a double-digit favorite, and they’ve outright lost 2 of those games. The other result was a tight game against the Mercury. The Sparks have been more competitive lately, and they’ve had some of their best results on the road. There’s also a chance Brink returns for the Sparks, which would be a massive boost to the lineup. Either way, this feels like too many points. Give me the Sparks.