The Golden State Valkyries and Los Angeles Sparks meet Sunday in WNBA action at the Crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Sparks vs Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Sparks vs Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 12 of their last 14 games. The Valkyries have won 6 of their last 7 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 83.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 77.1 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 13.3 points and 1.1 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks need a win after losing 12 of their last 17 games. The Sparks have split their last 8 home games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 89.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 93.9 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.1 points and 2.9 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 15.2 points and 7.7 rebounds. Rae Burrell is the third double-digit scorer, and Ariel Atkins is dishing out 3 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Sparks’ last six games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Valkyries have lost each of their last four day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four day games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Sparks have lost 12 of their last 13 games at Crypto.com Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have won seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in six of the Valkyries’ last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last five games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Sparks’ last six games at Crypto.com Arena following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Erica Wheeler ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assist: turnover ratio (2.9) this season.
- Rae Burrell ranks 3rd amongst qualified players in the Western Conference for 3P% (40.5%) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Janelle Salaün ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
- Gabby Williams ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.3).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.3).
Sparks vs Valkyries Injury Report
Monique Akoa Makani is questionable for the Sparks with an ankle injury. Rae Burrell is probable despite a leg issue.
Cecilia Zandalasini is questionable for the Valkyries with quad soreness.
Sparks vs Valkyries Prediction
The Sparks can score the ball enough to hang around, but I don’t trust them defensively, and it’s led to them coming up short time and time again. The Valkyries are a balanced team that can blow out opponents with their ability to shoot the three ball. The Valkyries beat the Sparks by 20 points back in June. This feels like a game that could be back and forth for a bit, but the Valkyries will eventually pull away. I’ll lay the points with Golden State.