LA Sparks vs Minnesota Lynx 8/31/20 - WNBA Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 08/31/2020 at 11:36 AM ET
The Los Angeles Sparks will complete a back-to-back on Monday when playing the Minnesota Lynx after facing the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. Los Angeles is 11-3 overall and has won each of its last eight games. The Sparks are in third place in the Western Conference one game behind the first place Seattle Storm and just a half-game behind the second place Las Vegas Aces.
Candace Parker is leading Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding with averages of 13.9 points and 9.4 rebounds. Parker is shooting a team-high 48% from the floor and is hitting 70% of her free throws. Chelsea Gray is the second leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 13.7 points and 4.9 assists per game. The Sparks have four players averaging double-figures in scoring.
Minnesota will also complete a back-to-back on Monday when playing the Sparks after meeting the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Minnesota is 10-4 following its 88-79 victory over the Atlanta Dream. The Lynx are in fourth place in the Western Conference two games behind first-place Seattle and one game behind third place Los Angeles.
Napheesa Collier is leading Minnesota in scoring, rebounding and is tied for first in assists with averages of 16.0 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Odyssey Sims is the other player tied for first in assists with an average of 3.2 per game. Minnesota continues to play without veteran Sylvia Fowles who remains sidelined with an injury.
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Los Angeles is playing as well if not better than any other team in the WNBA having won each of its last eight. The two faced off on August 9th and Los Angeles was a 97-81 winner and covered as 8-point chalk. Los Angeles has covered the number and eight of its last 10 overall. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Sparks win and cover ATS 86-77
