Published Jun 16, 9:31pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 16, 9:31pm ET
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Updated Jun 16, 9:31pm ET
One of Wednesday's WNBA matchups features the Los Angeles Sparks hosting the Minnesota Lynx. Who has the edge in our Sparks vs Lynx pick?
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| Los Angeles Sparks | +8.5 (-115) |
| Minnesota Lynx | -8.5 (-105) |
Los Angeles had won three straight for the second time this season. But the streak came to an end, thanks to a 78-58 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Monday.
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Los Angeles got off to a slow start, missing their first five shots, and fell behind 25-10 after the first quarter. The Valkyries extended their lead to 19 at the break and never looked back.
Two players reached double figures for the road team. Rae Burrell scored a team-high 13 points on 2-for-8 shooting from the field. Cameron Brink added 13 points, converting four of her five shot attempts. The Sparks' offense struggled, shooting 33 percent overall and just 14 percent from 3-point range.
The Lynx have won nine of their last 10 games following a 2-2 start. Their latest triumph was a 107-74 victory over the Portland Fire on Monday.
Minnesota wasted little time in this one, racing out to a 35-21 lead after the first 10 minutes of action. The Lynx extended their advantage to 27 points in the third quarter, delivering one of the team's most complete outings of the season.
Seven players reached double figures for Minnesota. Natasha Howard led the way with a team‑high 18 points and six rebounds, while Courtney Williams added 16 points, five boards, and four assists. The Lynx shot 55 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc, turning 22 Portland turnovers into 26 points in a dominant all‑around performance.
Coming off a 20-point loss, Los Angeles enters this battle as an 8.5-point underdog. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Sparks have dropped nine of the previous 10 meetings in this series, a trend that has tilted heavily in Minnesota’s favor. Meanwhile, the Lynx have won five of their last six road outings, continuing to perform at a high level away from home. When you pair those trends with Minnesota’s league‑best offensive and defensive ratings, the edge goes to the road team in this conference tilt.
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Minnesota Lynx (-8.5)
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