The Toronto Tempo and Los Angeles Sparks meet Friday in WNBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Sparks vs. Tempo Prediction. This article will include a Sparks vs. Tempo Pick.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo look to get above a .500 record when they take to the road for the first time. The Toronto Tempo will play their next four games on the road.
The Toronto Tempo are averaging 75.5 points on 35.6 percent shooting and allowing 70.5 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 26.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 16 points and 5.5 rebounds. Nyara Sabally is grabbing 5.5 rebounds and Maria Conde is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Tempo are allowing 27.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks are still looking for their first win of the season. The Sparks have lost 5 of their last 7 regular season games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 78 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 96 points on 56.1 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 26 points and 3 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 14.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. Dearica Hamby is the third double-digit scorer and Rae Burrell is dishing 1 assist. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 23.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The favorites have won eight of the Sparks’ last nine games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Sparks’ last four games at Crypto.com Arena.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Sparks have lost each of their last six night games at Crypto.com Arena following a home loss.
- The road team has won each of the Sparks’ last four games.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Sparks’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Four of the Sparks’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Erica Wheeler has recorded the most steals without a turnover (5) of any player in the league this season.
- Kelsey Plum has led her team in scoring two times this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Marina Mabrey ranks T1st amongst qualified players for points per game (26.5) this season.
- Nyara Sabally ranks T1st amongst qualified players for steals and blocks per game (4.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for point differential per game this season (-18.0).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent assists per game this season (25.5).
- The Toronto Tempo rank 14th for points per game this season (75.5).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for opponent points per game this season (70.5).
Sparks vs Tempo Injury Report
The Sparks will be without Ariel Atkins due to a concussion. Sania Feagin is out due to a leg injury.
The Tempo will be without Temi Fagbenle due to a shoulder injury. Isabelle Harrison is out with a hand injury.
Sparks vs Tempo Prediction
It’s easy to look at the Tempo and grab the points, as they’ve been competitive through two games. However, the Tempo hasn’t shot the ball well in either game and now won’t have that crowd support anymore. We’re going to learn a lot about this team on this road trip, as Toronto doesn’t even have a third double-digit scorer.
The Sparks are still showing the defensive issues they had a year ago but if there was a game to right the ship, it would be here against a Tempo team that can’t score. There are no excuses for the Sparks. Lose this and even though the season is young, it’s almost panic button time. Feels like oddsmakers are begging for Toronto bets with this number. I’ll back the Sparks.