Nneka Ogwumike takes the Los Angeles Sparks (8-15) up against the Indiana Fever (6-17) after scoring 30 points in a 79-78 victory over the Fever.
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Spread: Sparks (-2.5) to Cover
- The Sparks are the bet in this game. They’re favored by 4.4 more points in the model than DraftKings (6.9 to 2.5).
- The Sparks have a 9-13-0 record against the spread this season.
- Los Angeles has a 3-4 record against the spread in games it was favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- The Fever are 13-7-0 against the spread this year.
- In games it has played as at least a 2.5-point underdog this year, Indiana is 10-2 against the spread.
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Total: Over 160.5
- In this game, the model projects a total (166.5 points) slightly higher than the DraftKings over/under (160.5 points).
- The Sparks have played 11 games with over 160.5 points scored, their current matchup’s total, this year.
- A total of 13 Indiana’s games this season (out of 20) have gone over 160.5 total points scored.
- A total of 11 of the Sparks’ 20 games with a set total have hit the over (55%).
- A total of 11 of the Fever’s 20 games with a set total have hit the over (55%).
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Moneyline Winner: Sparks (-140)
- Prediction: Sparks 87, Fever 80
- Los Angeles has been favored on the moneyline nine times this season. They’ve gone 4-5 in those games.
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Sparks Leaders
- Ogwumike leads the Sparks in scoring and rebounding, putting up 20.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.
- Jordin Canada leads Los Angeles in assists, averaging 6.0 per game while also scoring 13.1 points per contest.
- The Sparks get the most three-point shooting production out of Lexie Brown, who knocks down 2.3 threes per game.
- Ogwumike is Los Angeles’ leader in steals, averaging 1.6 steals per game, while Azura Stevens leads them in blocks with 0.9 per contest.
Sparks Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Chiney Ogwumike | Out | Foot |
| Nia Clouden | Out | Knee |
| Karlie Samuelson | Out | Knee |
| Katie Lou Samuelson | Out | Personal |
Fever Leaders
- Kelsey Mitchell scores 16.7 points per game to be the top scorer for the Fever.
- Indiana’s leader in rebounds is NaLyssa Smith with 9.7 per game, and its leader in assists is Erica Wheeler with 5.0 per game.
- Mitchell is dependable from distance and leads the Fever with 2.3 made threes per game.
- Aliyah Boston is at the top of the Indiana steals and blocks leaderboards with 1.0 steal per game and 1.2 blocks per game.
All stats in this article refer to the 2023 regular season.
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