Los Angeles Sparks vs Dallas Wings WNBA Parlay 8/14/2019
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
College Park Center
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Kayla Thornton and the Dallas Wings (7-17, 6th in the Western Conference) play the Los Angeles Sparks (15-8, 1st in the Western Conference) at College Park Center on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
The Sparks have been inconsistent for Las Vegas oddsmakers, having gone 12-10 ATS. The Wings cover the spread 50.0% of the time, going 12-12 against the spread.
Valuable Los Angeles Sparks Betting Trends
The Sparks have been a solid Over choice for O/U basketball wagerers, having gone 12-11.
Los Angeles is covering the spread 45.5% of the time as the away team, having gone 5-6 ATS.
Important Dallas Wings Betting Trends
The Wings cover the spread 41.7% of the time at College Park Center, going 5-7 against the spread.
The Wings have been an awful Over choice for O/U basketball wagerers, having gone 5-17.
Key Los Angeles Sparks Injuries
08/12/19 G Alana Beard Hamstring is questionable Wednesday vs Dallas Wings
07/21/19 G Karlie Samuelson Knee is out indefinitely
07/16/19 G Riquna Williams Suspension is out 10 games
Key Dallas Wings Injuries
07/04/19 F/C Azura Stevens Foot is out indefinitely
06/18/19 G Tayler Hill Knee is out indefinitely
05/20/19 G Skylar Diggins-Smith Personal is out indefinitely
Player Spotlight
Nneka Ogwumike comes into this contest averaging 16.9 points per game while playing 29.9 minutes per night so far this season for the Sparks. She pulls down 9.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.9 assists per game as well. Her field goal percentage is 49% while her free throw percentage is currently at 83%. Chelsea Gray averages 13.6 points per game in 32.0 minutes per contest this season. She averages 5.8 assists per contest and 3.9 rebounds per game for Los Angeles. Her field goal percentage is 40% for the year while her free throw percentage is 92%.
Player Spotlight
Kayla Thornton averages 10.8 points per game while playing 30.5 minutes per contest this year for the Wings. She grabs 5.5 rebounds per game and has 1.8 assists per contest on the year. Her field goal percentage is 35% and her free throw percentage currently is at 92%. Arike Ogunbowale averages 15.3 points per game this season and she sees the court an average of 30.0 minutes per contest. She also averages 2.3 rebounds per contest and 2.7 assists per game. Her field goal percentage is 36% and her free throw percentage is 79%.
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Useful Team Statistics
Los Angeles averages 78.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 4th in the WNBA. Their average scoring margin is 1.5 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team, which has them ranked 7th. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 2nd in the league. They average 34.8 rebounds per game and 18.4 assists per game, which ranks them 7th and 7th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 7th with 13.8 per game. The Sparks allow 77.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 7th in the league. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 2nd and 7th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 37.3 rebounds a game which ranks 11th and they give up 17.0 assists per contest, which puts them in 2nd place in the league. They force 15.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 10th in the league.
Useful Team Statistics
Dallas is 12th in the league with 69.8 points per game this year. They are 11th in the league in shooting at 38%, while their average scoring margin is -5.0. They shoot 31% from 3-point range, which is good for 11th in the WNBA. They are 5th in the league in rebounding with 35.5 boards per game, and 11th in assists per contest with 15.8. The Wings are 8th in turnovers per game with 13.3. The Wings surrender 74.8 points per contest, which ranks them 2nd in the WNBA. Their defense is allowing a 41% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 5th and 8th in those defensive statistics. They rank 4th with 18.1 assists allowed per contest and 4th with 33.7 rebounds surrendered per game. The Wings are 6th in the WNBA in forcing turnovers with 13.1 per game this season.
Advanced Statistics
The Sparks are 6th in the league in defensive rating with 98.2, and their offensive rating of 100.1 is ranked 8th. They are 5th in the WNBA in pace with 78.2 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. Los Angeles is 8th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.5 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 46%, which is 10th in the WNBA.
Advanced Statistics
Dallas is 7th in the WNBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 46%, which is 9th in the league. The Wings are 11th in the WNBA in offensive rating with 94.3, and their defensive rating of 101.1 is ranked 5th. In terms of pace they are 12th in the league with 73.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 43% is 11th. As a team they are 11th in the WNBA in true shooting percentage with 47% and they shoot 3-pointers on 30% of their shots, ranking 7th in the league.
So what is Tonights Parlay Prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Los Angeles and under the total points
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