The LA Sparks (7-26) and Chicago sky (11-22) meet on Friday at Wintrust Arena. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s check out FanDuel Sportsbook’s odds around the Sparks vs. Sky oddsand give our expert tips and predictions for the WNBA.
Season series: Sky leads 1-0
The Sparks are last in the WNBA, having lost 9 of their last 10 games. While LA hasn’t had many outright wins, it has a respectable 5-2 record against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 games and 7-4 ATS in its previous 11 games.
However, the last time these teams met, Chicago won 90-86 in LA and was a 2.5-point favorite because the over (160.5) was right.
The Sky have lost 7 games in a row but are still in the race for a playoff spot. Ironically, the last win for Chicago was against the Sparks, the 4-point victory on August 17th. The Sky are just 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games, but 5-5 ATS in the previous 10, while they have scored very little overall in 4 of their last 5 games.
Sparks at Sky odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; for a full list, visit the USA TODAY sports scores and odds hub. 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)
Tips and predictions from Sparks at Sky
forecast
Sky 83, Sparks 75
Money line
Backing Chicago (-230) is not a good bet. The Sky have lost seven in a row, so this is a pretty risky play. Of course, Chicago outperformed Los Angeles (+184) in their last win, but that’s just too much risk for nowhere near enough reward.
AVOID.
Against the spread
Back CHICAGO-5 (-110) at home to end their losing streak and stay in the race for a postseason spot. If the Sky can’t hold their own against Los Angeles +5 (-110), the worst team in the league, that’s a big problem. With C Camilla CardosoF Angel Reese and a solid backcourt, Sky has the talent to get the job done.
To make matters worse for the Sparks, they are without G. Lexie Brown due to illness, while G Layshia Clarendon has a question mark for personal reasons.
Over/Under
UNDER 163.5 (-108) is worth a look.
4 of Sky’s last 5 games have seen a low point total, while their last 7 home games have seen them go 6-1. But beware, as these teams combined for 176 points in Los Angeles on August 17, so don’t get carried away.
As for the Sparks, Under has won 5 of their last 7 away games.
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