The Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky meet Wednesday 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 11 of their last 15 games. The Sparks have lost 7 of their last 8 road games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 89.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 94.3 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.4 points and 3 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 15 points and 7.4 rebounds. Rae Burrell is the third double-digit scorer, and Ariel Atkins is dishing out 2.8 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Sky have won 6 of their last 8 home games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 88.1 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 90 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Sydney Taylor is averaging 14.7 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.3 points and 8.6 rebounds. Skylar Diggins is the third double-digit scorer, and DiJonai Carrington is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Sky have won each of their last 11 games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sparks have lost eight of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last 11 games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Sky teams that held a losing record.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Sky have lost 13 of their last 14 home games following a home loss.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in four of their last five road games.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of the Sky’s last 16 games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Sparks’ last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Natasha Cloud is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Elizabeth Williams ranks 10th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.0) this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Erica Wheeler ranks 10th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (6.9) this season.
- Rae Burrell ranks T11th amongst qualified players for 3P% (39.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the largest comeback win after Q1 this season – trailing by 14 points vs Connecticut Sun on June 5.
- The Chicago Sky have suffered the largest comeback loss after Q3 this season – led by -14 points @ Dallas Wings on June 20.
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent field goal percentage this season (47.9%).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (9.6).
Sky vs Sparks Injury Report
The Sky will be without Rickea Jackson due to a knee injury. Azura Stevens is out due to personal reasons. Skylar Diggins is out with a knee injury. Sydney Taylor is questionable with a groin issue.
The Sparks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Sky vs Sparks Prediction
The Sparks can score the ball even without Plum, but they don’t play much defense, and it’s why they can’t finish games and find themselves 5 games out of the playoff race. The Sky have played their best ball at home, and they’ve been an improved team overall in the last two weeks. Far more competitive, and the return of Carrington has helped. I’d love to know if Taylor is going to play or not, but I’ll still lean toward the Sky and the small chalk. They’re simply playing harder at both ends of the floor.