Game Details & Odds
Match History: Dallas Wings vs Los Angeles Sparks
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 20, at 10:00 p.m. EST
Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, CA)
Broadcast: Spectrum SportsNet, KFAA
Point Spread: Sparks favored by roughly 7.5-8 points
Moneyline: Wings +260 to +280; Sparks -325 to -355
Over/Under Total: roughly 180 to 183 points
Betting Context & Environment
The Sparks are within reason of playoff hopes; while the Wings have only nine wins all season during 2023. LA has no real home advantage, with a subpar home record of 6-10; but a home record of 6-10 is actually a home court advantage.
With Arike Ogunbowale, and Li Yueru clearly ruled out, and possibly, Ty Harris, and Aria James (either have been ruled out – or are questionable) Dallas is as short handed as they could be.
Simply put, both teams are decidedly poor defensively, especially defensively for the first quarter…so this has all the makings of an offensive over-game.
Top Prop Bet Picks
Maddy Siegrist (Wings): Over 13.5 points (-120) – Maddy Siegrist has been a starter for a few games for The Wings, and is averaging about 19.7 points as a starter. She has a chance to become a second scorer for Dallas, like a Jamal Murray. With Ogunbowale out Siegrist is now possibly making jump shots the same way forward and we like her prop against the Sparks.
Kelsey Plum (Sparks): Over 2.5 three-pointers made (+138) – Kelsey Plum can create inparticular when she gets in a groove, after all, she is still one of the best shooters in the league. Kelsey usually bounces off if her opponent is unable to defend against the 3-point shot, and the Wings’ defense is poor defending the 3 point shot (.38 FG%), so she can hit more than 2.5 3-pt shots this game. Kelsey usually does well at home.
Total Points: Over 180.5 – Both teams combined for 193 total points the last time they played each other, and both teams are definitely significant snipers to make that happen now too.
Expert Same Game Parlay Picks
For a fun same game parlay, here is what a few experts all pressed:
Kelsey Plum over 2.5 threes
Paige Bueckers over 28.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists
Sparks moneyline — what this implies is some level of confidence that the Sparks will win
Summary Table
Bet Type Pick
Team to Cover: Sparks (-7.5 to -8)
Total Points Over: 180.5-183
Highlight Props: Siegrist O13.5 pts & Plum O2.5 3PTM
High Risk, High Reward Bet: Parlay: Plum 3s +, Bueckers P/R/A O28.5, Sparks ML
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