Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks Prediction and Betting Tips - July 10

The Minnesota Lynx will try to maintain their dominance over the LA Sparks when they clash again on Thursday. Minnesota can put the icing on the cake after beating Los Angeles three times in blowout fashion. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve will again lean on her deep roster led by Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Alanna Smith and MVP favorite Napheesa Collier.

Meanwhile, the Sparks will look to avoid another drubbing at the hands of the team with the No. 1 record and net rating in the WNBA. Lynne Roberts, a first-time coach in the pros, will count on Dearica Hamby, Rickea Jackson and All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to keep the Lynx from running away with another overwhelming win.

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Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks Preview, Predicted Starting Lineups, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Lynx (-200) vs. Sparks (+165)

Spread: Lynx (-4.5) vs. Sparks (+4.5)

Total (O/U): Lynx (o165.5 -110) vs. Sparks (u165.5 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks preview

The Minnesota Lynx have dominated the LA Sparks this season thanks to their WNBA-best defense. They have allowed 71.7 points per game against the Kelsey Plum-led Sparks.

In the last meeting between the two teams, an 82-66 smacking, LA failed to hit 20 points in a single quarter. If not for their error-prone ways, the Lynx would have won by a larger margin.

Napheesa Collier and Co. are heavily favored to sweep the season series. The Lynx are coming off a 79-71 loss less than 24 hours ago to the Phoenix Mercury, so they will be motivated to bounce back.

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For the Sparks to prevent another blowout loss, they have to take care of the ball against the league’s most efficient and stifling defense. LA is averaging 16.7 errors against Minnesota, a key reason for its underwhelming performances. If the Sparks can take care of the ball, they might pull off a surprise.

Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks predicted starting lineups

Lynx

PG: Courtney Williams | SG: Kayla McBride | SF: Bridget Carleton | PF: Alanna Smith | C: Napheesa Collier

Sparks

PG: Kelsey Plum | PG: Julie Allemand | SF: Rickea Jackson | PF: Dearica Hamby | C: Azura Stevens

Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks betting tips

Dearica Hamby has been on a roll, averaging 17.5 points in her last six games. Minnesota plays stifling defense, but the former All-Star could edge past her 14.5 (O/U) points prop.

Alanna Smith has been rock-solid on defense, but her offense has struggled, averaging 5.5 ppg in her last two outings. She might not top her 9.5 (O/U) points prop.

Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks prediction

The Lynx often punishe opponents who are sloppy on either end of the floor. Against the Sparks’ inconsistency, particularly on defense, the Lynx should comfortably sweep the season series with another win.

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