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The LA Sparks (7-26) and Chicago Sky (11-22) meet Friday at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sparks vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Sky lead 1-0
The Sparks are last in the WNBA and have lost 9 of the past 10 outings. However, while L.A. hasn’t had many outright wins, it has a respectable 5-2 against the spread (ATS) mark in the past 7 games, while going 7-4 ATS across the previous 11 outings.
However, the last time these teams faced off, Chicago won 90-86 in L.A. as a 2.5-point favorite, as the Over (160.5) connected.
The Sky have dropped 7 in a row, but they’re still right in the mix for a playoff spot. Ironically enough, the last win for Chicago was against the Sparks in that 4-point win on Aug. 17. The Sky is just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 outings, but 5-5 ATS in the previous 10, while cashing low on the total in 4 of the past 5 contests.
Sparks at Sky odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Sparks +184 (bet $100 to win $184) | Sky -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Sparks +5 (-110) | Sky -5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Sparks at Sky picks and predictions
Prediction
Sky 83, Sparks 75
Moneyline
Backing Chicago (-230) is not a recommended wager. The Sky have dropped 7 in a row, so that’s a rather high-risk play. Of course, Chicago did top Los Angeles (+184) for its most recent win, but that’s just too much risk for not nearly enough reward.
AVOID.
Against the spread
Back CHICAGO -5 (-110) at home to snap its skid, and stay in the hunt for a postseason spot. If the Sky can’t get the job done against Los Angeles +5 (-110), the worst team in the league, that’s a major problem. With C Kamilla Cardoso, F Angel Reese and a solid backcourt, the Sky has the talent to get the job done.
To make matters worse for the Sparks, they’ll be without G Lexie Brown due to illness, while G Layshia Clarendon is a question mark due to personal reasons.
Over/Under
UNDER 163.5 (-108) is worth a look.
The total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 outings for the Sky, while cashing at a 6-1 clip in the previous 7 games on the home. Be careful, though, as these teams did combine for 176 points in Los Angeles on Aug. 17, so don’t get carried away.
As far as the Sparks are concerned, the Under has cashed in 5 of the past 7 road outings.
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