The visiting Sky hope to send their backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the spread at STAPLES Center against the Sparks.

Supporters of the Sky have seen them go 14-18 and 15-17 ATS so far this season, while the Sparks are at 14-19 and 12-20-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Sparks are 16-14-3, while the Sky are 14-17-1.



View Chicago vs Los Angeles Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook line for this matchup, the Sparks sat as 4.5-point favorites. The total had been pegged by the oddsmakers at 148.

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How They Match Up:
The game also pits Los Angeles's No. 6-ranked offense, averaging 77.2 PPG, against a Sky defense that ranks No. 6 at 75 PPG. The Sparks field goal percentage has averaged 44.6% so far, more than the Sky shooters have achieved on the year, 44% per game.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Sky own the league's No. 2-rated mark, allowing 73.4 points per game when on the road. Los Angeles, on the other hand, rates No. 7 in home scoring.

The Sky were a 78-69 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Lynx. They failed to cover the 8.5–point spread as underdogs, while the total score (147) made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors. Sylvia Fowles scored 17 points in a failed effort to lead the Sky to victory (they lost 78-69 to Minnesota at Target Center on Thursday).

The Sparks were an 84-73 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Shock. They earned a push of the 11–point spread as favorites, while the total score (157) made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors. Los Angeles earned an 84-73 victory over Tulsa on Friday, getting 19 points from Jantel Lavender at STAPLES Center.


Chicago Sky Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-6
Before playing Seattle are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles Sparks Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
After playing Tulsa are 2-8
After a win are 3-7

A few Sky at Sparks trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Los Angeles is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Chicago


Next up:
Chicago at Seattle, Sunday, September 11