Sun vs Sparks Picks and Prediction – 9/9/2024

The Connecticut Sun looks to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory on the road Sunday when visiting the Los Angeles Sparks. Connecticut is 24-10 and third in the standings, four games behind first-place New York. Connecticut was defeated by the Las Vegas Aces 72-67 on Friday night. Brionna Jones was the leading scorer for Connecticut in the loss with 17 points. Make sure you stay up to date with the WNBA with our expert WNBA picks.

DeWanna Bonner is the leading scorer for Connecticut with an average of 15.9 points per game, while Alyssa Thomas is the leading rebounder and leader in assists, with averages of 8.7 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game. Connecticut has six players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team, the Sun is scoring an average of 79.9 points per game.

The Los Angeles Sparks look to snap a three-game losing streak with a victory at home on Sunday when hosting Connecticut. Los Angeles is 7-27. The Sparks are last in the standings and have been eliminated from postseason contention. Los Angeles was defeated by the Chicago Sky on Friday 92-78 and has lost 10 of the last 11. Dearica Hamby was the leading scorer for Los Angeles with 21 points. 

Dearica Hamby is leading Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding with averages of 17.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Aari McDonald is the leader in assists with an average of 3.7 per game. Rickea Jackson is the second-leading scorer with an average of 12.5 points per game. Los Angeles is scoring an average of 79.0 points per game.

Connecticut is looking to move closer to second place and have a better first-round series to open the postseason, while Los Angeles has already been eliminated from postseason contention. Connecticut has covered the number in 14 of its last 17 versus Los Angeles. Connecticut's defense is the best in the WNBA in points allowed and will shut down a below-average offense for Los Angeles. Final Score Prediction, Connecticut Sun wins and covers ATS 84-63.