Storm at Sparks 9/5/19 - WNBA Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 09/04/2019 at 10:09 PM ET
The Seattle Storm looks for their third straight victory on Thursday when they visit the Los Angeles Sparks. The Storm beat the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday 82-70. Natasha Howard led the Storm with 22 points. Seattle is tied for sixth in the playoff seeding but needs to win to hold onto the spot as they hold the tiebreaker over Minnesota.
The Sparks bounced back from a loss to beat the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday 70-60. Chiney Ogwumike and Candace Parker each posted double-doubles in the win. Parker scored 21 points and pulled down 11 boards, while Ogwumike scored 17 and grabbed 10 boards. Los Angeles has won 12 straight at home. The Sparks are tied for the third seed with Las Vegas and hold the tiebreaker.
Natasha Howard leads the Storm in scoring and rebounding with averages of 18.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, while Jewell Loyd is second in scoring with an average of 12.1 per game. Jordin Canada is leading the Storm in assists with an average of 5.3 per game. Just three players are averaging double-figures in scoring for Seattle.
Nneka Ogwumike leads the Sparks in scoring and rebounding with averages of 16.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Chelsea Gray is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 14.6 points and 5.8 assists per game. Four players are averaging double figures in scoring for the Sparks.
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Both Seattle and Los Angeles are attempting to secure the seeds they currently hold. The Storm has covered the number in 11 of the last 15 between the two and 12 of the last 14 when playing an opponent from the Western Conference. Los Angeles on the other hand has failed to cover each of its last 4 overall. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Sparks win but fall short ATS 77-74.
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