Chicago Sky vs Los Angeles Sparks WNBA Parlay 8/11/2019
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Staples Center
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Allie Quigley and the Chicago Sky (13-9, 3rd in the Eastern Conference) head to Staples Center on Sunday where they'll take on the Los Angeles Sparks (14-8, 2nd in the Western Conference).
The Sky have been a strong choice for basketball bettors, having gone 14-7 ATS. The Sparks cover 57.1% of the time, going 12-9 against the spread.
Valuable Chicago Sky Betting Trends
The Sky have been a dicey Under pick for O/U basketball wagerers, having gone 11-10.
The Sky cover 66.7% of the time as the road team, having gone 6-3 ATS.
Important Los Angeles Sparks Betting Trends
Los Angeles is covering 45.5% of the time at Staples Center, going 5-6 against the spread.
The Sparks have been a less than ideal Over pick for O/U basketball wagerers, having gone 11-11.
Key Chicago Sky Injuries
08/08/19 G Jamierra Faulkner Knee left last game, is questionable Friday vs Las Vegas Aces
Key Los Angeles Sparks Injuries
08/08/19 G Alana Beard Hamstring is questionable
07/21/19 G Karlie Samuelson Knee is out indefinitely
07/16/19 G Riquna Williams Suspension is out 10 games
Player Spotlight
Allie Quigley comes into this contest averaging 13.8 points per game while playing 28.7 minutes per night so far this season for the Sky. She pulls down 3.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.8 assists per game as well. Her field goal percentage is 50% while her free throw percentage is currently at 90%. Diamond DeShields averages 14.8 points per game in 29.7 minutes per contest this season. She averages 2.6 assists per contest and 5.9 rebounds per game for Chicago. Her field goal percentage is 37% for the year while her free throw percentage is 81%.
Player Spotlight
Nneka Ogwumike averages 16.9 points per game while playing 30.0 minutes per contest this year for the Sparks. She grabs 9.4 rebounds per game and has 2.0 assists per contest on the year. Her field goal percentage is 49% and her free throw percentage currently is at 84%. Chelsea Gray averages 13.0 points per game this season and she sees the court an average of 31.9 minutes per contest. She also averages 3.9 rebounds per contest and 5.8 assists per game. Her field goal percentage is 40% and her free throw percentage is 91%.
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Useful Team Statistics
Chicago averages 81.7 points per contest this season, which ranks them 2nd in the WNBA. Their average scoring margin is 1.1 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team, which has them ranked 2nd. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 4th in the league. They average 36.1 rebounds per game and 21.8 assists per game, which ranks them 4th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 4th with 14.5 per game. The Sky allow 80.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 11th in the league. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc, ranking them 3rd and 3rd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 35.5 rebounds a game which ranks 8th and they give up 19.0 assists per contest, which puts them in 9th place in the league. They force 12.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 3rd in the league.
Useful Team Statistics
Los Angeles is 5th in the league with 78.5 points per game this year. They are 7th in the league in shooting at 42%, while their average scoring margin is 1.5. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 3rd in the WNBA. They are 7th in the league in rebounding with 34.9 boards per game, and 7th in assists per contest with 18.5. The Sparks are 8th in turnovers per game with 13.4. The Sparks surrender 77.1 points per contest, which ranks them 7th in the WNBA. Their defense is allowing a 41% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 2nd and 11th in those defensive statistics. They rank 1st with 17.2 assists allowed per contest and 11th with 37.4 rebounds surrendered per game. The Sparks are 10th in the WNBA in forcing turnovers with 14.7 per game this season.
Advanced Statistics
The Sky are 4th in the league in defensive rating with 99.6, and their offensive rating of 101 is ranked 7th. They are 2nd in the WNBA in pace with 80.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 2nd. As a unit they are 2nd in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shot attempts, ranking 5th in the WNBA. Chicago is 5th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.0 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.2 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 45%, which is 11th in the WNBA.
Advanced Statistics
Los Angeles is 8th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 45%, which is 10th in the WNBA. The Sparks are 6th in the league in defensive rating with 98.5, and their offensive rating of 100.4 is ranked 8th. They are 5th in the WNBA in pace with 77.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 47% is 5th. As a unit they are 6th in the league in true shooting percentage with 51% and they shoot 3-pointers on 30% of their shot attempts, ranking 6th in the WNBA.
So what is Tonights Parlay Prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Los Angeles and over the total points
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