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LA Sparks at Chicago Sky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s LA Sparks at Chicago Sky odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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LA Sparks at Chicago Sky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s LA Sparks at Chicago Sky odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Sparks (2-4) and Chicago Sky (2-3) meet Thursday at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sparks vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Sky won 3-1 in 2023

The Sparks earned an 88-82 win as 5.5-point road underdogs Tuesday against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as the Over (165.5) cashed. It was a rare cover, as the Sparks entered 1-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the first 5 outings. The Over has cashed in 2 in a row for LA, and 4 of 6 to date.

F Cameron Brink, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, is averaging 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game. The Stanford product has picked up the pace in the past 3 games with 13.0 PPG, and she has 2 or more blocks in 6 straight outings.

The Sky suffered a 77-68 loss at home against the Seattle Storm Tuesday, failing to cover as 2-point underdogs as the Under (164) connected. Chicago is 0-2 straight up (SU) and 1-1 ATS in its 2 home games. The non-cover against Seattle snapped a 3-0 ATS run.

F Angel Reese, the No. 7 pick in the draft, posted her first double-double, finishing with 11 points and a career-high 12 rebounds against the Storm Tuesday. She has 11 or more points in all 7 of her games, while adding at least 5 rebounds and 1 steal in each game.

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 8:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sparks +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Sky -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sparks +4.5 (-110) | Sky -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 162.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sparks at Sky picks and predictions

Prediction

Sky 84, Sparks 76

Moneyline

The Sky (-200) will cost 2 times the potential return, which is a little too much risk on a team which is winless in 2 home games to date.

The Sparks (+160) can’t be trusted either. However they did top the Fever last time out. While Los Angeles has 2 victories in the past 4 games, those wins have come against teams with a combined 1-14 record.

PASS and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

CHICAGO -4.5 (-110) is a strong play on its home court as it should be able to get it done against Los Angeles, a team which is 2-0 ATS on the road, but 0-2 ATS as an underdog of 5 points or less.

This is the 1st time the Sky have been favored this season. Chicago had its way with LA last season, winning and covering the final 3 meetings.