Los Angeles Sparks vs. Chicago Sky – Prediction, 09/06/2024, WNBA Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky

Date: Friday, September 6, 2024

Location: Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL

TV: ION

The Los Angeles Sparks (7-26) travel to Wintrust Arena on Friday to face the Chicago Sky (11-22).

The Los Angeles Sparks faced the Indiana Fever and lost their last game with a final score of 93-86. Los Angeles finished the game with a shooting percentage of 40.3% (31 of 77), making 10 of their 27 shots from beyond the arc. From the free throw line, the Sparks made 14 of 17 shots for an 82.4% percentage. They grabbed 28 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive. They also recorded 17 assists in this game, forced 18 turnovers, and made 9 steals. On defense, Los Angeles allowed the other team to make 49.3% of their shots from the field, making 33 of 67 shots. Indiana recorded 8 assists and had 5 steals in the game. Indiana also grabbed 40 rebounds (8 offensive, 32 defensive) and made 4 blocks. Indiana shot 83.3% free throws, making 20 of 24 attempts and converting 7 of their 22 attempts from 3-point land.

Odyssey Sims was one of the players who played a major role in this matchup. She scored 20 points on 7 of 13 shooting. She was on the court for 31 minutes and also grabbed 2 rebounds. Sims finished the game with a shooting percentage of 53.8% from the field and also scored 6 dimes.

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Los Angeles enters this game with a 7-26 season record. The Sparks are shooting 32.2% of their long range shots (242 of 752) and 76.0% of their free throws. They are averaging 79.0 points per game (10th in the league) on 42.5% of their field shooting. They lose the ball 14.7 times per game and as a group commit 18.3 fouls per night. As a team, Los Angeles is grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game and has tallied 657 assists this season, ranking 9th in the league in passing. Defensively, the Sparks are forcing 12.7 turnovers per game and drawing 18.5 personal fouls. They are allowing 37.0% of their three-point shots and are 10th in basketball in terms of opponent points per game (86.4). The Sparks defense allows a FG percentage of 46.5% (419 of 610) and they give up 34.8 rebounds per game as a team. They rank 9th in the WNBA in assists with 709 assists on the year.

In their last game against the Las Vegas Aces, the Chicago Sky lost by a final score of 90-71. The Sky grabbed 23 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 29 in the game. They also lost the ball 17 times and had 8 steals. The Aces committed 15 personal fouls in the game, giving the Sky 19 total attempts at the free throw line. They were able to convert 14 of them, for a 73.7% percentage. When it came to long distance shots, Chicago made 7 of their 18 attempts (38.9%). At the end of the game, the Sky had made 25 of 60 field goals for a 41.7% percentage. The Sky allowed the Aces to convert 32 of their 61 field goals for a 52.5% percentage in the game. They shot 33.3% from beyond the three-point line, 8 of 24, and made 18 of 21 free throws (85.7%). In terms of shooting percentage, Chicago allowed Las Vegas a total of 31 shots (5 from the offensive line).

Michaela Onyenwere played for Sky in the game. She made 6 of 10 shots for a shooting percentage of 60.0% and had 2 rebounds. Onyenwere scored 15 points and had 2 assists in her 31 minutes on the court in the game.

Chicago has a 11-22 record this season. The Sky commit 19.2 fouls per game and shoot 74.0% from the free throw line. They are allowed 19.0 assists per game (11th in basketball) and are losing the ball 13.2 times per game. Chicago has scored 2,576 points this season (78.1 per game) and grabbed 37.4 rebounds per game. In terms of execution on offense, the Sky are shooting 42.3% from the field, which is 11th in the league. Defensively, the Sky are 6th in the WNBA in points allowed per game at 82.1. Chicago's defense is allowing 32.6% of 3-point shots (238 of 730) and their opponents are making 77.8% of their free throws. They have allowed 21.2 assists and 33.7 rebounds per game, which ranks them 8th and 5th respectively in basketball. They force their opponents into 13.0 TOs per game and allow their teams to make 44.0% of their shots from the field (9th in the league).

So what is the parlay forecast for tonight?

Parlay expert tip: Take Chicago

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