The Golden State Valkyries and Los Angeles Sparks meet Thursday 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 21 of their last 26 games. The Valkyries have won 4 of their last 5 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.3 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 12.9 points and 1.2 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Tiffany Hayes is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Sparks have won 3 of their last 4 home games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 87.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 91.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.3 points and 3.1 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 14.4 points and 7 rebounds. Rae Burrell is the third double-digit scorer, and Erica Wheeler is dishing out 5 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The home team has won each of the Sparks’ last three games.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in each of their last four games at Crypto.com Arena.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Sparks have lost 13 of their last 14 games at Crypto.com Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have won 21 of their last 24 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their last 16 night games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in six of their last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Valkyries’ last 10 night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Sparks’ last six games as home underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Erica Wheeler is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Rae Burrell is one of only 12 players in the league to have recorded 3+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Kayla Thornton ranks 6th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (1.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for offensive rebounds per game this season (7.4).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent field goal percentage this season (47.4%).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.1).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.7).
Sparks vs Valkyries Injury Report
Cameron Brink is out for the Sparks with an ankle injury. Aaliyah Nye is out with an ankle injury. Dearica Hamby is probable despite a knee issue.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Sparks vs Valkyries Prediction
The Valkyries obviously have the ability to blow the doors off, and they’ll be eager after blowing that game to the Fire. The Valkyries also need a win to lock up the second seed. However, the Sparks will be playing hard to send off Ogwumike with a victory. The crowd will be packed, and energy will be high. Also, the underdog has covered 4 of the last 5 games between the Valkyries and Sparks. The Sparks have also had some positive results over the last week. This isn’t a team that’s rolled over, and that won’t start in Ogwumike’s last game. Give me the points.