Wednesday will be a strange day for Kelsey Plum. The newest Los Angeles Sparks player will play the Las Vegas Aces for the second time this season. After eight years with the franchise, it’s a jarring adjustment for the 30-year-old.
Plum went to Los Angeles hoping to bring the Sparks back to relevance. After a league-low eight wins last year, they desperately needed a…spark. Plum, one of the most electric scoring guards in the league, brings the offensive punch they need. The hope is that they will have offensive and defensive anchors to build on once Cameron Brink is healthy. It’s a foundation that could carry them to great things.
Right now, the goal is to improve on their 3-7 record and stay within striking distance of a playoff spot. The Western Conference is unforgiving, but Los Angeles isn’t out of the race just yet.
The Aces are nine-point favorites at home and are -470 on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. The total is set at 168 points. Let’s look at the best bets and predictions for this contest.
Best Kelsey Plum Prop Bets
Kelsey Plum 25+ Points (+230)
We’re accustomed to the Las Vegas Aces having elite defense. That hasn’t been the case this season.
They’ve lost a lot of their depth, and the stars are becoming overtasked. Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young have more offensive responsibility and thus have less energy for defense. A’ja Wilson dominates the paint as usual, but Plum is an adept driver and knows her tricks. On top of that, Plum can rack up the points with her outside shooting. That kind of all-around game will be tough for Plum’s former teammates to contain.
I’d expect a lot of pace in this game as well. Both teams are pushing the ball while they search for a new identity. Lots of points will go on the board, and Plum will be responsible for a good chunk of them.
