The Los Angeles Sparks and Golden State Valkyries meet Monday in WNBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs Sparks Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs Sparks Pick.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks look to build on their 3-game winning streak. The Sparks have won 5 of their last 6 road games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 90.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 91.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 26.6 points and 6.9 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 16.2 points and 9.2 rebounds. Dearica Hamby is the third double-digit scorer, and Rae Burrell is dishing out 1.5 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries need a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Valkyries have won 5 of their last 7 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 85.2 points on 40.5 percent shooting and allowing 79.8 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 15.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Veronica Burton is averaging 14.4 points and 5.9 assists. Janelle Salaun is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sparks have lost each of their last three night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Sparks have won each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have lost 10 of their last 12 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in each of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last five games at Chase Center has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Sparks’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Veronica Burton has recorded two games with 5+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Kayla Thornton is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (5.3) and free-throw percentage (90.9%) this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Nneka Ogwumike ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.0%) this season.
- Dearica Hamby ranks 3rd in the league for second-chance points (51) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (10.2).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.8).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 13th for rebounds per game this season (31.5).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 13th for blocks per game this season (3.4).
Valkyries vs Sparks Injury Report
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Sparks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Valkyries vs Sparks Prediction
The Valkyries are a good team that’s at home with the best crowd in the W behind them. They should be favoured. However, the value is with the Sparks and the points as they’re starting to figure it out and have won 3 straight games. The Sparks have played their best ball on the road, where they’re 5-1 SU. Plum is coming off the game of her life. The Sparks are becoming a sneaky good team that could go on a run as long as the defense keeps taking steps forward. This feels like a back-and-forth high-scoring game. I want the points in an expected close game.