Of the five WNBA games today, the most fascinating could be the game between the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky. Both of these teams are in third place in their respective divisions coming into this contest, making this a significant game on both sides.
Here, we provide our Sky vs Sparks best bets for this Friday night WNBA showdown.
Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks Information
Chicago Sky vs Los Angeles Sparks
Location of the game: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.
Date & Time: Friday, June 9. 10:00 PM ET.
How to watch: ION Television
Recent Scores
Looking at the most recent WNBA scores for these teams, both clubs are coming off of tight games. The Sky are coming off of an overtime win on the road against the Chicago Sky. They are winning 108-103 in the extra session. Meanwhile, the Sparks blew a 21-point lead against the Seattle Storm, dropping that game by a score of 66-63.
Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks Analysis
Coming into this contest, both teams are in the middle of the WNBA standings in their respective divisions. Chicago is in third place in the East behind the Sun and Liberty at 5-3. Meanwhile, the Sparks are in third place in the West at 3-3 overall.
In this game, the question will be which of these WNBA teams can control the glass. Both teams are undersized coming into this matchup. But they have physical players like Nneka Ogwumike on the LA side and Elizabeth Williams on the Chicago side that can help either side win the battle on the glass.
Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks Odds Breakdown
Looking at the WNBA odds for this contest, the Sparks are favored by just 2.5 points. The total for this matchup is set at 162 points, which is the second-lowest point total on the board in the WNBA on Friday.
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky were not popular among those making WNBA picks early in the season after losing Candace Parker to Las Vegas. But the Sky are 5-3 straight up and 6-1-1 against the spread on the season. They have gone under the total in five of their eight games of the year.
Los Angeles Sparks
The LA Sparks are 3-3 straight up on the season and 3-2-1 against the spread for the year. In the totals market, the Sparks have gone over the number in four of their six games. They are 2-1 so far at home on the year, with their lone loss at home coming against a Las Vegas Aces team with just one loss on the year.
Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks Betting Pick and Prediction
- Pick 1: Sparks -2.5
The first of our Sky vs Sparks best bets is for the Sparks to cover the spread as a 2.5-point favorite for this game. Look for the Sparks to be incredibly detail-oriented in this game, as they seemingly lost focus in the second half against the Seattle Storm in their last outing. They will put together the full 40 minutes of basketball required to win this game by at least three points.
- Pick 2: Over 162
The second of our Sky vs Sparks best bets is on the Sparks and Sky to combine to go over 162 points in this matchup. Chicago is at a disadvantage in this game by virtue of playing on the road, but they have plenty of offensive weapons that will keep this contest high-scoring even if they end up losing. Combine that with the dominance of Nneka Ogwumike on the LA side so far this year, and we should see this game get closer to the 170 point mark.
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