In the last stretch of this WNBA season, a lot is at stake. For the Dallas Wings, everything is over. But for the Los Angeles Sparks, a win or a loss could decide their playoff fate.
A win on Wednesday keeps L.A. within a game of the eighth seed. A loss sets up a steep uphill climb to the postseason. Games like these will be crucial; the Wings have not been competitive for the majority of the season. If the Sparks hope to make a push, they can’t drop an easy win.
The Sparks are eight-point favorites at home and hold -345 odds on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. The total is set at 182 points. Let’s look at the best bets and predictions for this Wings-Sparks contest.
Wings vs. Sparks prediction, pick
Los Angeles’ offense has caught fire since the winning streak began on July 13th. Over that 14-game stretch, they’ve gone 10-4, resuscitating what seemed like a lost season. In that span, they’ve scored 100+ points five times, and 90+ six additional times. It’s an offensive turnaround for the ages. And while the defense has yet to take much of a leap, they do have Cameron Brink in the fold and are bringing her up to speed.
Nothing is going right for Dallas outside of Paige Bueckers. Their offense is disjointed, and the defense is even worse. The fans have been calling for head coach Chris Koclanes’ job, but even the best coaches would struggle to do much with this. The Wings are bound for the lottery and will hope another top choice alongside Bueckers can fix what ails them. Fortunately, Paige has been as advertised and more.
This game is going to be a battle of pace and firepower. Neither defense has shown much this year, and while Los Angeles boasts the superior possession-to-possession offense, Dallas loves to push the pace. Only the New York Liberty can boast a quicker pace this season. Even with the astronomically high total, I am confident in these two offenses lighting up the scoreboard.
