WNBA Game Preview - Shock underdogs vs Sparks at Tulsa

Los Angeles SparksTulsa Shock
July 15, 8:00 PM | BOK Center

Los Angeles Sparks vs Tulsa Shock Odds

5-6TEAM RECORD1-12



The Sparks will look to pick up a win while covering the spread when they take on the Shock in Tulsa at BOK Center on Friday in WNBA action.

The Shock currently sports a record of 1-12, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 6-7 ATS. The Sparks are 5-6 and 5-6 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Shock post a 5-8 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Sparks have gone 7-2-2 against the number.



View Los Angeles vs Tulsa Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Tulsa opened as 4.5-point underdogs, while the WNBA total was set at 157.5 for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.

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How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Tulsa's No. 12-rated squad against Los Angeles's No. 5-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Tulsa rates No. 9 in the league with 4.9 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 1 with 8.2 per outing.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Sparks own the league's No. 11-rated mark, allowing 86.6 points per game when on the road. Tulsa, on the other hand, rates No. 12 in home scoring.

The Sparks were an 84-74 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Silver Stars. They covered the 7–point spread as underdogs, while the total score (158) made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors. The Sparks got 18 points from Ticha Penicheiro as Los Angeles ran past San Antonio 84-74 on Tuesday at AT&T Center.

Tulsa lost its last outing, a 72-54 result against the Sky on July 13. The Shock failed to cover in that game as a 12.5-point underdog, while the 126 combined points took the game UNDER the total. Tulsa got 13 points from Jennifer Lacy but lost anyway 72-54 against the Sky on Wednesday at Allstate Arena.


Los Angeles Sparks Trends:
When playing on Friday are 6-1
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Tulsa Shock Trends:
When playing on Friday are 2-7
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing Chicago are 8-2
After a loss are 1-9


A few Sparks at Shock trends to consider:
Los Angeles is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Tulsa
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Tulsa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Tulsa is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games at home


Next up:
Los Angeles home to Washington, Sunday, July 17
Tulsa at New York, Sunday, July 17

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