The Los Angeles Sparks and Toronto Tempo meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. Here’s a Tempo vs Sparks Prediction. This article will include a Tempo vs Sparks Pick.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Sparks have won 5 of their last 7 road games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 88.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 91.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 15.8 points and 8.7 rebounds. Dearica Hamby is the third double-digit scorer, and Rae Burrell is dishing out 1.8 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo needs a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Toronto Tempo has won 3 of its last 4 home games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 89.4 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 91.8 points on 47 percent shooting. Brittney Sykes is averaging 20.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 19.4 points and 3.4 rebounds. Isabelle Harrison is the third double-digit scorer, and Kiki Rice is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Sparks have lost four of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won seven of the Sparks’ last eight games.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in three of the Tempo’s last four games at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Sparks have won each of their last three games as road underdogs following a home win.
- The Tempo has lost three of its last four night games.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in four of their last five games as road underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tempo’s last six games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Sparks’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Julie Allemand ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
- Laura Juškaitė ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Ariel Atkins ranks 4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
- Rae Burrell is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 3+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for opponent field goals made per game this season (32.6).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for defensive rating this season (111.6).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 13th for rebounds per game this season (30.9).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank T13th for blocks per game this season (3.2).
Tempo vs Sparks Injury Report
Kiki Rice is out for the Tempo with an ankle injury. Brittney Sykes is out with a foot injury.
Cameron Brink is out for the Sparks with an ankle injury. Kelsey Plum is out with a leg injury.
Tempo vs Sparks Prediction
I’m not excited to get involved in this game due to the injury report, but somebody has to win. I’ll lean towards the Tempo because of home court. The Sparks have played their best ball on the road, but they won’t have Brink or Plum. The first two meetings between these teams were close, and the Tempo won one of them as a 7.5-point underdog. While the Tempo have injuries of their own, home court matters, and Mabrey has really stepped up for this squad since Sykes went down. I’ll lay the bucket if forced to pick.