Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks Prediction, Odds and Game Preview – Sept. 8
The Los Angeles Sparks (7-27) will be looking to break a three-game losing streak when hosting the Connecticut Sun (24-10) on September 8, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena.
Our computer predictions in this article will help you decide what are the best bets available for Sunday’s game.
Sun vs. Sparks Predictions
Spread: Sun (-9.5) to Cover
- The BetMGM line for this game has the Sun favored by 9.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by slightly more (10.2 points).
- So far this season, the Sun have put together a 15-19-0 record against the spread.
- Connecticut is 2-6 against the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
- The Sparks are 17-17-0 against the spread this season.
- Los Angeles is 12-3 against the spread when an underdog by 9.5 points or more this year.
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Total: Over 159.5
- BetMGM and the model are extremely close in their point total projections for this game, within 0.4 points of each other.
- This year, the Sun games have gone over 159.5 points scored, their current matchup’s over/under, 13 (out of 34) times.
- This year, 21 of Los Angeles’ 34 total matchups have gone over 159.5 total points scored.
- In the Sun’s 34 games with a set total, 16 have hit the over (47.1%).
- The teams have hit the over in 18 of the Sparks’ 34 games with a set total.
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Moneyline Winner: Sun (-450)
- Prediction: Sun 85, Sparks 75
- This season, Los Angeles has been the underdog 31 times and won six, or 19.4%, of those games.
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Where to Watch Sun vs. Sparks: Live Stream & TV Channel
- When: Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
- TV Channel: SportsNet LA and NBCS-BOS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Sun Leaders
- Alyssa Thomas leads the Sun in rebounds and assists. Thomas averages 10.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game.
- Connecticut’s leading scorer is DeWanna Bonner, who tallies 15.9 points a game in addition to her 6.4 rebounds and two assists.
- The Sun get the most three-point shooting production out of Marina Mabrey, who makes 2.4 threes per game.
- Thomas is Connecticut’s leader in steals, averaging 1.6 steals per game, while Bonner leads them in blocks with 0.6 per contest.
Sparks Leaders
- Dearica Hamby paces the Sparks scoring, rebounding and assists leaderboards, hitting 17.6 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
- Kia Nurse is the top scorer from distance for the Sparks, hitting 1.3 threes per game.
- Los Angeles’ leader in steals is Hamby with 1.6 per game, and its leader in blocks is Cameron Brink with 2.3 per game.
Sparks Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Lexie Brown | Out | Illness |
| Cameron Brink | Out For Season | Acl |
| Julie Allemand | Out For Season | Ankle |
All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.
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