On Sunday, the Atlanta Dream will take on the Los Angeles Sparks in an entertaining WNBA showdown. Atlanta is one of the worst teams in the league, remaining 11 games behind the .500 mark. With their struggling performance, Atlanta has a long way to go. As for the Sparks, they are worse than Atlanta, remaining at the 12th spot in the WNBA league. The Sparks have won just seven of 31 games this season.
Atlanta Dream Vs Los Angeles Sparks preview information
Date: September, Sunday | Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California.
TV: SportsNet LA, Peachtree TV
Stream: NBA League Pass
Moneyline: Atlanta Dream (-165) Los Angeles Sparks (+145)
Spread: Atlanta Dream -3.5 (-110) vs. Los Angeles Sparks -3.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Atlanta Dream (u 162.5) vs. Los Angeles Sparks (o162.5)
Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream struggled against the Las Vegas Aces in their last game as they lost with an 83-72 final score. Atlanta had Allisha Grey score 17 points in their loss along with six assists. From the scoring end, Atlanta is averaging 80.5 points per game while their defense is giving up 75.9 points per game. The offensive struggles have been a huge issue for the Dream and they must focus on improving with their shooting.
Top 3 players:
Allisha Grey: PTS: 16.0 REB 4.2 AST 2.5 STIL 1.0
Aerial Powers: PTS 8.6 REB 3.3 AST 1.4 STL 0.9
Jordin Canada: PTS 10.3 REB 3.4 AST 6.1 STL 1.5.
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles has been struggling to make ends meet with their poor performance. The Sparks have plenty of room for improvement with their defense as they are surrendering 86.4 points per game and are scoring 79.3 points on average. Dearica Hamby is the leading scorer of the team with 17.9 points per game. It’s going to be a tough challenge for the Sparks to make the playoffs if they continue with their poor performance.
Top 3 players:
Dearica Hambry: PTS 17.9 REB 9.8 AST 3.5 STL 1.5.
Rickea Jackson: PTS 12.6 REB 3.8 AST 1.4 STL 0.6.
Azura Stevens : PTS 11.3 REB 6.4 AST 2.3 STL 1.0.
Atlanta Dream Vs Los Angeles Sparks Injury Report
Atlanta Dream
Tina Charles C Is upgraded to probable Sunday vs LA Sparks, Personal
Cheyenne Parker F Is out indefinitely, Leg
Aerial Powers F Is out indefinitely, Calf
Los Angeles Sparks
Layshia Clarendon G Is out indefinitely, Personal
Lexie Brown G Is out indefinitely, Illness
Aari McDonald G Is upgraded to probable Sunday vs Atlanta Dream, Foot
Cameron Brink F Is out for season, ACL
Atlanta Dream Vs Los Angeles Sparks Betting Trends
Atlanta Dream
Atlanta is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
Atlanta is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Los Angeles is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Los Angeles is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles’s last 5 games at home
Atlanta Dream Vs Los Angeles Sparks Summary and Prediction
Both teams are struggling within the league with their unbalanced offense and defense. However, Atlanta is slightly better with the odds in their favor. The Sparks are predicted to lose this game. Take Atlanta to win with a final score of 83-80.
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