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Will Sparks Stay in Reach of the Favorites?

We’re making the Sparks against the spread our prediction when they face the Mercury. The betting line is favorably set at +5.5 and you can secure 1.93 that this happens.

Mercury 85-81 Winners in Last H2H Matchup

Los Angeles Sparks were defeated in their last game, losing at home to Minnesota Lynx by a 89-75 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena.

Phoenix Mercury won their season opener, beating Seattle Storm at home. It was a 81-59 victory at Footprint Center.

The Mercury beat the Sparks in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 85-81 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. The Mercury have four straight wins against the Sparks. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

WNBA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Mercury 1 0 81 59 22 1-0 0-0 1W
Sparks 1 1 159 156 3 0-1 1-0 1L
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Expert WNBA Analysis

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert WNBA verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Sparks vs Mercury stats:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Sparks in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Sparks in 3 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mercury in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mercury in 4 of their last 5 games.

Sparks vs Mercury Prediction

If you agree that Los Angeles Sparks can go fairly close in this WNBA showdown, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +5.5 makes plenty of appeal at odds of 1.93.

There are several options available including selling points. If you want more juice from your wager, then you can go down this route and take your own view.

Sparks +5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Our Pick

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Phoenix Mercury vs Los Angeles Sparks Bet Builder Tips

Spread Sparks +5.5
Totals Under 162.5
Result & BTTS 80 Sparks / No

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Sparks +5.5, Under 162.5 and at least one team not to score 100 points and Sparks to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparks Sparks logo 77 - 78 Mercury logo Mercury

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 78-77 win for the Mercury. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

Los Angeles Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Mercury Victory

Sportsbooks’ favorites Phoenix Mercury are regarded as likeliest victors for this WNBA game and the 1.43 about them triumphing means a 70% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Los Angeles Sparks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 2.84.

5.5 is the spread and 163.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those who wager Under 163.5 can get 1.89.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, team and player props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline

  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

WNBA Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Lynx 2 0 188 159 29 0-0 2-0 2W
Liberty 1 0 92 78 14 1-0 0-0 1W
Mercury 1 0 81 59 22 1-0 0-0 1W
Mystics 2 0 184 175 9 1-0 1-0 2W
Dream 1 1 181 184 -3 0-0 1-1 1W
Fever 1 1 183 149 34 1-1 0-0 1L
Aces 1 1 165 154 11 0-0 1-1 1W
Sparks 1 1 159 156 3 0-1 1-0 1L
Storm 1 1 138 152 -14 0-0 1-1 1W
10  Sky 0 1 58 93 -35 0-0 0-1 1L
11  Sun 0 2 147 177 -30 0-2 0-0 2L
12  Wings 0 2 155 178 -23 0-2 0-0 2L
13  Valkyries 0 1 67 84 -17 0-1 0-0 1L