Sky vs Sparks Prediction, Picks, Odds, News, Injury Report
Owners of the worst record in the WNBA, the Los Angeles Sparks are six-point underdogs for their matchup with the Chicago Sky on Saturday night. Chicago has won the first two meetings between these teams in 2024, which is inevitably a factor to bear in mind when making our Chicago Sky vs Los Angeles Sparks prediction.
Injuries have been a major problem for both teams this year. Key rotation players have been unavailable for prolonged periods.
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H2: Sky vs Sparks (short names) Prediction and Picks: Chicago Covers Spread
- Selection: Chicago Sky -5.5
- Best Odds: 1.88
- Bookmaker: Unibet
- Stakes: 3/10
Both teams have struggled against the spread this season. Given that they have the two worst net ratings in the league since the mid-season hiatus, it’s perhaps a bit surprising that the Chicago Sky are favoured by 5.5 points. Chicago, though, has won six in a row against the Sparks and had a 10-point margin when the teams last met at Wintrust Arena.
Lexie Brown’s absence is an underrated blow for the Sparks. They have a -11.4 net rating in minutes without Brown, with their defence absolutely cratering. Yes, Chennedy Carter and Elizabeth Williams are big losses for the Sky, but Chicago still has enough talent to get the job done here.
Look for a big game from divisive rookie Angel Reese. Los Angeles is a subpar rebounding team – Reese should be a force on the offensive glass, generating extra possessions for a dysfunctional Sky offence.
H2: Game Info
Stadium: Wintrust Arena
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Start time: 02:30 UK time
H2: Chicago Sky News, Injury Report, Schedule: Rebounding Remains Vital
Chennedy Carter remained sidelined for Chicago’s blowout loss to the Las Vegas Aces last time out. A video of Carter from hospital after a positive COVID-19 test doesn’t suggest she will be back any time soon. Elizabeth Williams is also unavailable for the Sky.
The Sky have won just one game since the Olympics. Their offence is the worst in the league since the season resumed, and they are turning the ball over more frequently than any other team in the Association. Fortunately, the play of Angel Reese means they are still an elite rebounding team, which will be a key part of Saturday’s game against the Sparks.
H2: Los Angeles Sparks News, Injury Report, Schedule: Lost Season Following Brink’s Injury
Cameron Brink is out for the year. Lexie Brown remains out indefinitely with illness per the injury report. Layshia Clarendon missed Wednesday’s loss to the Indiana Fever due to personal reasons. The Sparks have been depleted for months, which has contributed to an abysmal 3-19 run.
Los Angeles has the worst record in the Association. Since the mid-season break, they have the second-worst ratings for defence and offence. They are 10th in rebounding rate, and 11th in assist to turnover ratio. There isn’t much to be optimistic about with the Sparks right now.
H2: Sky vs Sparks H2H: Sky In The Ascendancy
The Los Angeles Sparks have a 30-16 all-time regular season record against the Chicago Sky. Chicago has won the last six games between the two teams, however, including the first two in the 2024 season.
Los Angeles has not won a season series against Chicago since 2021. The 2022 season was the first time the Sparks had ever lost a regular-season series to the Sky.
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