The Los Angeles Sparks (19-21) and Atlanta Dream (27-14) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. The game will be broadcast live on ION.
The Dream are favored by -5.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 170 (-111o / -114u). The Dream are a -250 favorite to win outright, while the Sparks are +200 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Sparks vs. Dream prediction and WNBA picks.
Sparks vs. Dream Odds, Pick
| Sparks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -110 | 170.5 -105o / -115u | +200 |
| Dream Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -110 | 170.5 -105o / -115u | -250 |
- Sparks vs. Dream Spread: Dream -5.5 (-115 ), Sparks +5.5 (-105)
- Sparks vs. Dream Over/Under: 170 (-111o / -114u)
- Sparks vs. Dream Moneyline: Sparks +200, Dream -250
- Sparks vs. Dream Best Bet: Azura Stevens Over 5.5 Rebounds -105 (bet365)
Sparks vs. Dream Preview
This will be the third meeting between the LA Sparks and Atlanta Dream this season. It's safe to say that expectations are high with a total sitting around 170, which is higher than the closing number from either of the first two meetings.
The high total is due to the pace and offensive prowess shown by both teams. The Sparks are built through a dynamic backcourt of scorers who push the tempo offensively. Meanwhile, the Dream play much slower, but are very efficient, ranking second in the association in offensive rating.
However, we have seen the Dream play up with the Sparks as they racked up 88 and 86 points in the first two meetings. That level of scoring points to an uptick in shot volume, which means there are plenty of rebounds to go around.
When it comes to hauling in rebounds, it's hard to find a more consistent player than Sparks forward Azura Stevens, who has racked up at least six rebounds in 85% of her 40 games played this season and is averaging 7.8 per game.
Sparks vs. Dream Prediction
Stevens has everything going for her in this matchup. The tempo is high, the missed shots will be plentiful, and her track record is unbelievable. She's already shown she can get the job done against the Dream, having recorded 11 and six rebounds over the first two meetings.
With the scoring expectations even higher for this third matchup, Stevens is a strong bet to go over this total again.
Best Bet: Azura Stevens Over 5.5 Rebounds -105 (bet365)
