Pick details
Phoenix Mercury (8-8) vs LA Sparks (4-13)
Game Info: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Footprint Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Phoenix Mercury -556 / LA Sparks +420 — Over/Under: 164.5
In this article, we will formulate a Los Angeles Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction for this WNBA Game on Thursday, June 28th at the Footprint Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Spark’s recent form and recent player performance.
-The Mercury’s recent form and recent play performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Sparks and Mercury.
Sparks Have Lost Six Straight Games
The Sparks are really struggling and they have lost six games in a row. In the last game against the New York Liberty, the Sparks scored 88 points but the defense gave up 98 points and they end up losing by ten points. Dearica Hamby put up 20 points, six rebounds, and five assists. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. The Sparks are averaging 77.9 points while their defense is giving up 85.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th while the pitching is ranked 10th. Dearica Hambry is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 50.9 percent from the field.
Mercury Offense Looks to Bounce Back
The Mercury offense is looking to bounce back after some struggles in the last game against the Minnesota Lynx. The Mercury scored only 60 points and they ended up losing by 13 points. Natasha Cloud had a strong game putting up 14 points, five assists, and two rebounds. The Mercury are averaging 81.8 points while their defense is giving up 85 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the pitching is ranked 9th in the league. Kahleah Copper has been the top player for the Mercury averaging 22.6 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 36.3 percent from behind the three point line.
LA Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction
The Mercury scored only 60 points in the last game, but they are still the better offensive team. The Sparks defense is giving up 85.1 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend in thiis game. The Mercury’s defense is giving up 85 points per game and they are also going to really struggle here. There is going to be no shortage of scoring by either team and the over is going to cash here.
's Pick: Over
