The Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks meet Friday in WNBA action at the Crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Sparks vs Sky Prediction. This article will include a Sparks vs Sky Pick.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 14 of their last 18 games. The Sky have lost 6 of their last 7 road games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 86.1 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 88.8 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.3 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Skylar Diggins is averaging 14.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. Sydney Taylor is the third double-digit scorer, and Azura Stevens is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Sparks have lost 5 of their last 8 home games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 88.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 93.6 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 16.5 points and 8.6 rebounds. Dearica Hamby is the third double-digit scorer, and Rae Burrell is dishing out 1.9 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Sky have lost each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The home team has won three of the last four games between the Sparks and Sky.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Sky’s last five games.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Sparks’ last five games.
- The Sparks have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a home win.
- The Sky have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Sparks’ last eight games as favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Sky’s last six games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Rae Burrell is one of only nine players in the league to have recorded 3+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
- Ariel Atkins ranks 9th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.2) this season.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Sydney Taylor ranks 5th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (24.2) this season.
- Natasha Cloud ranks 5th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (4.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent steals per game this season (8.3).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for blocks per game this season (2.9).
- The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent blocks per game this season (5.1).
- The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.0%).
Sparks vs Sky Injury Report
Cameron Brink is out for the Sparks with an ankle injury. Kelsey Plum is out with a leg injury.
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.
Sparks vs Sky Prediction
This line is a bit confusing. Yes, the Sparks have had issues stringing wins together, haven’t been good at home, and are still down Brink and Plum. Also, the win over the Fever creates a bit of a letdown spot here. However, the Sky have lost 6 of their last 7 road games and are dealing with Diggins’ drama after she was benched. She’s out with a knee injury, but we know the deal. She’s being shelved after being vocal about losing her starting job. With Ogwumike and others leading the way, I expect the Sparks to win this game outright. Give me the free bucket.