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Chicago Sky vs LA Sparks: Prediction and odds | August 17, 2024
The Chicago Sky versus LA Sparks matchup is one of three WNBA games scheduled for Saturday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Chicago previously winning 83-73 on May 30.
The Sky hold on to the final playoff spot for now with a 10-15 record. They are placed fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. The Sparks have struggled the entire season and are fifth in the West and 10th overall with a 6-19 record.
Chicago Sky vs LA Sparks game details and odds
The game is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. The game will be broadcast locally on Spectrum SportsNet and CW 26. It will also be available to live stream on WNBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Sky (-130) vs. Sparks (+110)
Spread: Sky (-2) vs. Sparks (+2)
Total (O/U): Sky -110 (o159.5) vs. Sparks -110 (u159.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Chicago Sky vs LA Sparks preview
The two teams have met 45 times in the regular season, with LA dominating the series 30-15 so far. Chicago, however, has been the far better team recently and is on a four-game win streak against the Sparks.
Chicago Sky vs LA Sparks starting lineups
Chicago will be without Elizabeth Williams (torn meniscus) and Chennedy Carter (non-COVID illness). Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon should start:
PG: Rachel Banham SG: Lindsay Allen SF: Michaela Onyenwere PF: Angel Reese C: Kamilla Cardoso
Chicago’s key contributors off of the bench should be Dana Evans, Isabelle Harrison, Diamond DeShields and Moriah Jefferson.
The Sparks continue to be without Cameron Brink as she is out for the rest of the season because of an ACL tear. LA will also be without Lexie Brown (illness), Stephanie Talbot (right foot) and Aari McDonald (foot). LA coach Curt Miller should start:
PG: Layshia Clarendon SG: Kia Nurse SF: Rickea Jackson PF: Dearica Hamby C: Azura Stevens
The Sparks’ key bench contributors should be Li Yueru, Rae Burrell, Zia Cooke and Crystal Dangerfield.
Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.
Chicago Sky vs LA Sparks prediction
The oddsmakers have this as a close game with Chicago favored by just two points. However, given the Sparks’ 103-68 beatdown against the New York Liberty, LA fans could be in for another bleak game at home. The Sky should cover the spread easily for a win. The team total should cross 159.5 points.
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