Los Angeles Sparks vs Seattle Storm Prediction, Picks, Odds, Injury Report for 7/16/24

The Los Angeles Sparks continue their quest for a record WNBA playoffs spot against 4-time WNBA champions Seattle Storm. A win for the Sparks will move them closer to the playoff spots for a record 21st time in 24 years—more than any other team in the WNBA. However, the Storm could potentially move to the top spot in the West with a win here. With pressure mounting on the two sides; who will survive the pressure? Our Spark vs Storm prediction at 1.90 odds is available below!

The Storm are favorites with an implied probability of 82% to win this one at 1.22 odds, while the Sparks are available at 4.50 odds. The point spread is +/-9.0 points, and the total points line is at 161.1.

The Los Angeles Sparks will battle the Seattle Storm on Tuesday evening at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California for the WNBA of the Western Conference game. For more WNBA picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Los Angeles Sparks vs Seattle Storm Prediction 

• Selections: Storm -9.0
• Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Odds updated on July 16th, 2024. Odds may now differ.

Against the spread, the Storm have been great with a 15-9 ATS record. With only Mackenzie Holmes confirmed out of the squad, the Storm should cover the spread with ease against the struggling Sparks who are still finding it hard to get their footing in the season. The Sparks are currently out of the playoff spots with just 6 wins to their name this season. 

Sparks vs Storm Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
• Time: 20:30 (CET)
• Arena: Crypto.com Arena
• Location: Los Angeles, California, USA.

Los Angeles Sparks Injury Report, Team News

Los Angeles Sparks returned to winning ways in their last clash with an 87-81 win against the Wings. The win was their second win in their last 12 games. However, they remain without a win at the Crypto.com Arena in their last 2 games. They have a 6-17 record this season and are 4-7 SU at home.

The Sparks are averaging 78.8 points per game—10th in the WNBA. They shoot 42.6% from the field, 32.8% from the 3-point range, and 76.2% from the charity stripe. The Sparks are allowing 85.3 points per game—9th in the WNBA—on 45.9% shooting from the field and 37.2% from deep. The Sparks are 10-12-1 against the spread this season. However, Lexie Brown (Crohn’s disease), Cameron Brink (ACL), and Julie Allemand (ankle) are all ruled out for this game.

Seattle Storm Injury Report, Team News

Seattle Storm saw their second successive win with an 81-70 win over the Dream in their last game. They have won 3 of their last 4 games but have only seen just one win in their last 4 away games. They are third in the West with a 16-8 record. They have won 5 of their 10 away games. 

The Seattle Storm are averaging 84.1 points per game—3rd in the WNBA. They shoot 43.3% from the field, 29.2% from beyond the arc, and 83.5% from the charity stripe. The Storm are allowing 77.4 points per game—4th in the WNBA—on 41.6% shooting from the field and 31% from deep. The Storm are 15-9-0 ATS this season. However, Mackenzie Holmes will miss this clash due to a knee injury.

Sparks vs Storm Betting Trends 

• The Sparks are 10-12-1 ATS this season.
• The Storm are 15-9-0 ATS this season.
• The Sparks are 6-17 SU
• The Storm are 16-8 SU.
• The Storm are 15-5 SU as the favorite this season. 
• The Sparks are 5-15 SU as underdogs this season. 

Sparks vs Storm H2H

The Storm and Sparks have met 101 times—both in the regular season and playoffs. The Storm have won 50 and the Sparks have 51 wins in those games. The Storm won the last game between them, 95-79.

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