Sun at Sparks 8/25/19 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

The Connecticut Sun looks for their fifth straight victory on Sunday when they visit the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sun defeated the Las Vegas Aces 89-85 for their fourth straight victory. Alyssa Thomas led the Sun in the win with 27 points. Connecticut battled back from a 56-47 halftime deficit to lead after three quarters and go on to the victory. 

Los Angeles won its second straight with a 98-65 rout of the Indiana Fever on Thursday. The Sparks welcomed back Riquna Williams from her 10-game suspension. The win was LA’s 10th straight at home. Nneka Ogwumike led the Sparks with 17 points, seven boards and five steals. Los Angeles trails first place Las Vegas by just one game at the top of the Western Conference standings. 

Jonquel Jones is the leading scorer and leader in rebounds for the Sun with averages of 14.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. Jasmine Thomas is the third leading scorer with an average of 11.8 points per game and leader in assists with an average of 5.3 per game. Four players for the Sun are averaging double figures in scoring.

Nneka Ogwumike leads the Sparks in scoring and rebounding with averages of 16.7 points and 9.3 rebound per game. Chelsea Gray is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 14.5 points and 5.7 assists per game. Four players are averaging double figures in scoring for the Sparks.