The Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky meet Friday in WNBA action at the Wintrust Arena. Here’s a Sky vs Sparks Prediction. This article will include a Sky vs Sparks Pick.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks need a win after losing 7 of their last 10 games. The Sparks have lost 5 straight road games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 89.1 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 93.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.3 points and 8.8 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 79 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.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 16 of their last 21 games. The Sky has won 3 of their last 4 home games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 86.8 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 89.7 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.3 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Skylar Diggins is averaging 14.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. Chole Bibby is the third double-digit scorer, and Sydney Taylor is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Sky have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sparks have lost each of their last five road games.
- The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games following a road loss.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Sky have lost five of their last six night games at Wintrust Arena following a home win.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games at Wintrust Arena following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Sky’s last six games as home favorites following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Sparks’ last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Sky vs Sparks Injury Report
The Sky will be without DiJonai Carrington due to a foot injury. Rickea Jackson is out with a knee injury. Skylar Diggins is out with a knee injury. Kamilla Cardoso is questionable with a knee injury.
Kelsey Plum is out for the Sparks with a leg injury. Kiana Williams is probable despite a hand injury.
Sky vs Sparks Prediction
The Sparks are inconsistent and have underachieved for the most part, but they have been more competitive lately. The Sparks have covered 4 straight games, and they’re getting healthier with the return of Brink. The Sky have had issues stringing wins together; they’re the most injured team in the league, and they’ve won just 4 games at home. The drama with Diggins continues, and Cardoso is still questionable. As I said before, I could argue Cardoso should be an all-star this season, so her not being available is huge. If Cardoso doesn’t play, the Sparks should win this game outright. So, give me the free bucket with LA.