Los Angeles Sparks vs. Dallas Wings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for August 25, 2024

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Aug 25, 2024 8:10 AM
The Los Angeles Sparks, seeking to snap a road losing streak, travel to the College Park Center to face the Dallas Wings on Sunday, August 25 at 4:00 PM. The Sparks lead the season series 2-1, but both teams are looking to improve their struggling records, with the Sparks sitting at 6-23 overall and 2-13 on the road, and the Wings holding a 6-22 overall record and 4-8 mark at home.
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Sparks vs Wings statistics

Stat Sparks Wings
Streak L6 L3
Last Ten Games 2-8 2-8
Points Per Game 77.8 81.6
Rebounds Per Game 33.1 34.4
Assists Per Game 19.8 19.9
Blocks Per Game 3.4 4.3
Steals Per Game 7.2 7.5
Field Goal % 41.8 44.0
Three Point % 31.7 32.2
Points Against 85.4 90.2

Dallas Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
8/22/24 @ New York Liberty L 79-71
8/20/24 @ New York Liberty L 94-74
8/16/24 vs Connecticut Sun L 109-91
7/17/24 vs Indiana Fever W 101-93
7/13/24 vs Los Angeles Sparks L 87-81

Los Angeles Sparks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
8/23/24 @ Washington Mystics L 80-74
8/20/24 @ Connecticut Sun L 69-61
8/18/24 @ Las Vegas Aces L 87-71
8/17/24 vs Chicago Sky L 90-86
8/15/24 vs New York Liberty L 103-68

Sparks vs Wings predictions

As the Los Angeles Sparks hit the road to face the Dallas Wings, all eyes will likely be on forward Dearica Hamby who’s been lighting up the scoreboard with an impressive 17.7 points per game. Not to forget her dominant presence on the boards, pulling down over 10 rebounds per game. This makes her a double-double threat every time she steps on the court. Additionally, despite her day-to-day status, Aari McDonald's contributions shouldn't be overlooked if she hits the floor. Her 4 assists per game are pivotal in facilitating the Sparks' offense, making her an underrated asset as they seek to end their slide on the road.

Switching over to the Dallas Wings, Arike Ogunbowale stands out with her ability to take over games, averaging a robust 21.9 points per game. Her scoring prowess, combined with 5.2 assists per game, shows she's not just a finisher but also a creator for her teammates. Moreover, on the glass, Teaira McCowan is a force to be reckoned with, grabbing 7.2 rebounds per game. Her ability to dominate the paint could be a key factor, especially against a Sparks team that looks to push the pace and score in the paint.

Heading into this matchup, both teams have had their struggles throughout the season, but it feels like the Wings might have a slight edge, especially playing at home. With Ogunbowale's explosive scoring ability and McCowan's rebounding, Dallas could potentially outpace Los Angeles in this contest. The Wings’ ability to leverage their home-court advantage could be the deciding factor in a game that promises to be closely contested given both teams' current standings.

Los Angeles Sparks injuries

  • Aari McDonald (G): Day-To-Day
  • Layshia Clarendon (G): Day-To-Day
  • Lexie Brown (G): Out
  • Cameron Brink (F): Out

Sparks vs Wings game info

Venue College Park Center
Location Arlington, TX
Tip-off Sun 4:00 PM

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