The Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Sparks vs Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Sparks vs Lynx Pick.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look to stay hot after winning 11 of their last 13 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 5 of their last 6 road games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 92.6 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 79.4 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 18.1 points and 5 rebounds, while Natasha Howard is averaging 17.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla McBride is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks look for a win after winning 3 of their last 4 games. The Sparks have lost 5 of their last 7 home games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 88.1 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 90.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 25 points and 6.4 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 15.6 points and 9 rebounds. Dearica Hamby is the third double-digit scorer, and Rae Burrell is dishing out 1.5 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The home team has won six of the Lynx’s last eight games.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight night games following a home win.
- The home team has covered the spread in three of the Sparks’ last four games.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Sparks have lost each of their last six games at Crypto.com Arena against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lynx’s last nine night games against the Sparks following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the Sparks’ last 11 night games against the Lynx following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Dearica Hamby ranks 4th in the league for second-chance points (53) this season.
- Erica Wheeler ranks 12th amongst qualified players for assists per game (4.6) this season.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Kayla McBride has recorded four games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Courtney Williams ranks 1st in the league for fast-break points (52) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent field goals made per game this season (32.3).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 13th for opponent field goal percentage this season (46.9%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for rebounds per game this season (37.6).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for field goal percentage this season (50.5%).
Sparks vs Lynx Injury Report
Cameron Brink is out for the Sparks with an ankle injury. Kelsey Plum is questionable with a leg injury.
Napheesa Collier is out for the Lynx due to an ankle injury. Dorka Juhasz is out due to a foot injury. Emma Cechova is out with a knee injury.
Sparks vs Lynx Prediction
There was no reason to bet against the Lynx as they’re both 11-3 ATS and SU this season. It’s an even easier bet when you realize the Sparks are still dealing with defensive and consistency issues. Also, the Sparks won’t have Brink and could be down Plum again. That’s two of the Sparks’ top three players. Regardless, the Lynx have become an automatic bet these days. Check the injury report before betting to learn the status of Plum, but at the time of this writing, I’m laying the wood with the Lynx.