The Los Angeles Sparks (7-31) will attempt to stop a four-game home losing streak when taking on the Phoenix Mercury (18-20) on September 17, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena.

Our computer predictions for Tuesday’s game will help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available.

Mercury vs. Sparks Predictions

Spread: Sparks (+2.5) to Cover

• The model line and the BetMGM line are within zero points of each other.
• The Sparks have a 19-19-0 record against the spread this year.
• Los Angeles has an 18-16 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 2.5 points or more.
• So far this season, the Mercury have put together a 20-18-0 record against the spread.
• Phoenix is 8-5 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.

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Total: Over 160.5

• The BetMGM point total for this matchup is just 5.3 points lower than the model projection.
• This year, the Mercury games have gone over 160.5 points scored, their current matchup’s total, 25 (out of 38) times.
• This season, 23 of Los Angeles’ 38 total matchups have gone over 160.5 total points scored.
• Mercury games have hit the over in 19 out of 38 opportunities (50%).
• The Sparks have gone over in 20 of their 38 games with a set total (52.6%).

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Moneyline Winner: Mercury (-150)

• Prediction: Mercury 84, Sparks 82
• This season, Los Angeles has won six out of the 35 games, or 17.1%, in which it has been the underdog.

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Where to Watch Mercury vs. Sparks: Live Stream & TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network, AZFamily, Mercury Live, and SportsNet LA
• Live Stream: Fubo

Mercury Leaders

• The Mercury scoring leader is Kahleah Copper, who averages 21.6 per contest to go with 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
• Monique Billings is Phoenix’s leading rebounder, grabbing 5.9 per game, while Natasha Cloud is its best passer, averaging 6.9 assists in each contest.
• Diana Taurasi makes more threes per game than any other member of the Mercury, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.4 per contest.
• The Phoenix steals leader is Cloud, who averages 1.4 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Brittney Griner, who compiles 1.5 rejections per contest.

Mercury Injuries

Sparks Leaders

• Dearica Hamby holds the top spot on the Sparks leaderboards for scoring (17.1 per game), rebounds (9.3 per game), and assists (3.5 per game).
• Kia Nurse is the top shooter from distance for the Sparks, hitting 1.2 threes per game.
• Hamby (1.7 steals per game) is the steal leader for Los Angeles while Cameron Brink (2.3 blocks per game) is the block leader.

Sparks Injuries

All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.

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