Lynx at Sparks 8/2/18 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

On Thursday, the Minnesota Lynx look for their fourth straight victory when they take to the road to play the Los Angeles Sparks. Minnesota was victorious 85-82 in its last outing a week ago prior to the All-Star Game break over the New York Liberty. The Lynx were led by Sylvia Fowles with 27 points, while Maya Moore made 5 of 6 free throws during the final 15 seconds to seal the win.

The Sparks lost their last outing 81-71 to the Atlanta Dream prior to the All-Star game. The Sparks entered the fourth quarter tied for the lead, but were outscored by the Dream 21-11, after allowing a 13-2 run late in the game. Chelsea Gray led the Sparks with 18 points. LA has lost five straight on its home court. Maya Moore leads Minnesota in scoring and is the third leading rebounder with averages of 18.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Sylvia Fowles is the second leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 17.1 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. Lindsay Whalen leads Minnesota in assists with an average of 3.3 per game. Minnesota is scoring an average of 79.4 points per game.

Candace Parker is the leading scorer and second leading rebounder for the Sparks with averages of 18.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Nneka Ogwumike is the second leading scorer and leading rebounder for the Sparks averaging 16.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Chelsea Gray is the third leading scorer and team leader in assists with averages of 14.5 points and 5.3 assists per game. Los Angeles is scoring an average of 79.5 points per game.