Sparks vs Wings Picks and Prediction – 7/13/2024

The Los Angeles Sparks (5-17) face off against the Dallas Wings (5-18) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at the College Park Center. Both teams are struggling near the bottom of the Western Conference, with Los Angeles losing its last game against Minnesota and Dallas falling to Phoenix. Take the WNBA by storm with our WNBA picks.

Los Angeles has had a tough season, sitting at 5th in the Western Conference. The Sparks have had inconsistent performances lately, losing four out of the last five games. Offensively, they rank 11th in the league with an average of 78 points per game and are struggling to find rhythm, especially with key players like Lexie Brown and Cameron Brink out due to injuries. Dearica Hamby has been the standout player, leading the team with 19 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. 

Despite challenges, the Sparks' defense has shown some toughness, particularly in the game against Las Vegas, where they managed a surprising victory. However, the overall field goal percentage of 42.3% and free throw percentage of 76.1% highlight areas that need improvement.

On the other hand, the Dallas Wings, ranked 6th in the Western Conference, have also been on a downward spiral, losing four of the last five games. Arike Ogunbowale has been a bright spot for the Wings, leading the league with 22.6 points per game. The Wings' offense averages 81 points per game, which is 6th in the league, and they have a better field goal percentage than the Sparks at 44.2%. 

However, the defense has been porous, allowing opponents to score at will, as evidenced by recent losses where they allowed over 100 points twice. Dallas struggles with turnovers, averaging 15.6 per game, which often hampers offensive flow despite decent assist numbers. Performance in rebounds (34.8 per game) and free throw percentage (78.8%) provides a slight edge, but they need to tighten up the defense and reduce errors to capitalize on offensive strengths.