The Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx meet Thursday 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 12 of their last 16 games. The Sparks have lost 8 of their last 9 road games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 89.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 94.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.2 points and 3 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 15.2 points and 7.8 rebounds. Rae Burrell is the third double-digit scorer, and Ariel Atkins is dishing out 2.9 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 19 of their last 23 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 6 straight home games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 92.7 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 83.4 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 19.7 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier is averaging 18.3 points and 7.3 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer, and Natasha Howard is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have lost 12 of their last 13 games against Lynx teams that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Sparks have covered the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lynx’s last seven home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Sparks’ last four night games at Target Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Olivia Miles has made 2+ free throws in 15 consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Courtney Williams ranks T2nd in the league for fast break points (90) this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Rae Burrell ranks T9th amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.0%) this season.
- Erica Wheeler ranks 10th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (6.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for free throws made per game this season (14.5).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for free throw attempts per game this season (18.0).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.1%).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (9.6).
Lynx vs Sparks Injury Report
Chloe Bibby is out for the Lynx due to personal reasons. Emma Cechova is out with a knee injury.
The Sparks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Lynx vs Sparks Prediction
I’m on record that the Lynx are comfortably the best team in the league and will win the title. This team is loaded and capable of blowouts nightly. It doesn’t help that the Sparks played last night. This is an ugly spot for LA. However, this is also a massive line, and it’s a tricky spot for the Lynx after a big game against the Fever and the Aces on deck. The Lynx will win, but I’ll grab the points if forced to pick. Tough sandwich spot for a team even as talented as the Lynx.