The Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Climate Pledge Arena. Here’s a Storm vs Sparks Prediction. This article will include a Storm vs Sparks Pick.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks need a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Sparks have won 3 of their last 4 road games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 88.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 91.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 25.5 points and 6.4 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 15.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Nneka Ogwumike is the third double-digit scorer, and Rae Burrell is dishing out 1.6 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win to snap a 6-game losing streak. The Seattle Storm have lost 4 of their last 6 home games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 76.2 points on 40.2 percent shooting and allowing 83.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 14.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 13.8 points and 2.5 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Awa Fam is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Storm and Sparks.
- The Sparks have lost three of their last four games as road favorites.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against Storm teams that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 14 of the Storm’s last 17 games at Climate Pledge Arena.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Storm have lost each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won each of the Storm’s last six games.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against the Storm.
- The Storm have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games at Climate Pledge Arena against Sparks teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Storm’s last eight home games against the Sparks have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Sparks’ last five games at Climate Pledge Arena has gone OVER the total points line.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Jordan Horston is one of only nine players in the league to have recorded 4+ blocks in a game this season.
- Dominique Malonga leads all Seattle Storm players for points per 36 minutes (24.1) this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Dearica Hamby has made 2+ free throws in 15 consecutive appearances – the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Nneka Ogwumike ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.7%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent rebounds per game this season (37.3).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.4).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent blocks per game this season (5.4).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 13th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.1).
Storm vs Sparks Injury Report
Ezi Magbegor is out for the Storm with a foot injury. Taina Mair is out due to a coach’s decision.
The Sparks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Storm vs Sparks Prediction
The Storm will be as healthy as they’ve been this season, as Taylor Thierry will be available. The problem is the Storm still has serious offensive issues, and it’s not enough to think things will turn around. The Sparks still have problems defensively, but they can fill it up offensively, and I’m not sure Seattle has the horses to counter. Also, the Sparks have played their best ball on the road with a 3-1 SU record. I have little confidence in the Storm based on this ugly winning stretch where buckets are hard to find. Give me the Sparks.