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The Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks matchup is one of four WNBA games scheduled on Sunday. The Mercury (4-2) are currently in second place in the Western Conference, while the Sparks (2-5) have the second-worst record in the West.
Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks Preview, Prediction, Predicted Starting Lineups, and Betting Tips
Moneyline: Mercury (+160) vs. Sparks (-190)
Spread: Mercury (4.5) vs. Sparks (-4.5)
Total (O/U): Mercury -110 (o162.0) vs. Sparks -110 (u162.0)
Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks preview
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Last week, the Mercury won back-to-back games against the Washington Mystics (68-62) and the Chicago Sky (94-89). However, Phoenix's streak came to an end at the hands of the undefeated Minnesota Lynx, who secured a 74-71 victory. Satou Sabally led the way for the Mercury with her double-double performance of 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Sparks have lost their last two games. On Tuesday, they were defeated by the Atlanta Dream 88-82. Then, on Friday, they were blown out by the Las Vegas Aces 96-81. Kelsey Plum had 17 points, three assists and one steal against her former team.
Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks predicted starting lineups
Mercury
PG: Sami Whitcomb | SG: Monique Akoa Makani | SF: Kitija Laksa | PF: Satou Sabally | C:
Sparks
PG: Kelsey Plum | SG: Odyssey Sims | SF: Sarah Ashlee Barker | PF: Dearica Hamby | C: Azura Stevens
Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks betting tips
Kelsey Plum's point total is set at 20.5, which is below her season average of 24.0 points per game. Plum shot 6-for-19 in the loss to the Aces on Friday.
Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks prediction
The Sparks are slightly favored to win this home game against the Mercury. Though Phoenix defeated LA 89-86 during their first meeting, the Sparks have since forged their identity on offense by becoming the best three-point shooting team in the league. The Mercury, meanwhile, are 10th in offensive rating, and as such, the Sparks' route to victory could be through outshooting their opposition on Sunday.
