The Los Angeles Sparks and Dallas Wings meet Thursday in WNBA action at the College Park Center. Here’s a Wings vs. Sparks Prediction. This article will include a Wings vs. Sparks Pick.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks look to play spoiler after winning 3 of their last 4 games. The Sparks have lost 4 of their last 6 road games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 87.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 91.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.2 points and 3 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 14.5 points and 7.1 rebounds. Rae Burrell is the third double-digit scorer, and Erica Wheeler is dishing out 5.2 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Dallas Wings Betting Preview
The Dallas Wings look to build on their 4-game winning streak. The Wings have won 6 of their last 7 home games.
The Dallas Wings are averaging 89 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 85.4 points on 45 percent shooting. Paige Bueckers is averaging 20.5 points and 5.9 assists, while Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 15.2 points and 3.1 rebounds. Jessica Shepard is the third double-digit scorer, and Maddy Siegrist is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Dallas Wings are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Wings are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Wings will win
- The Wings have won each of their last 10 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have lost seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Wings’ last eight games.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Sparks have won each of their last three road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Wings have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Sparks’ last nine road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Wings’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Wings Player Facts
- Paige Bueckers is one of only three qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (20.5) and assists (5.9) per game this season.
- Arike Ogunbowale ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.8%) this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Dearica Hamby has recorded 4+ steals + blocks in each of her last one games – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Erica Wheeler is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Wings rank 14th for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.5%).
- The Dallas Wings have recorded the equal-longest winning streak in the WNBA this season (4 games).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent assists per game this season (22.4).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for rebounds per game this season (31.1).
Wings vs Sparks Injury Report
Azzi Fudd is out for the Wings with a knee injury. Alanna Smith is out due to a leg injury.
The Sparks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Wings vs Sparks Prediction
The Wings are going to be favored for obvious reasons, but this is a lot of points for a young team and a long layoff. The Wings are also dinged up with Fudd and Smith out. The Sparks don’t have any players out, and they’re a veteran team that’s quietly won 3 of their last 4 games. It feels like the Sparks are going to play this until the end. Also, the underdog has covered 7 of the last 10 games between the Sparks and Wings. I’ll take my chances with the Sparks and points on Thursday.