Published Jul 7, 4:55pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jul 7, 4:55pm ET
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One of Wednesday's WNBA marquee matchups features the Los Angeles Sparks hosting the Indiana Fever. Who has the edge in our Sparks vs Fever pick?
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| Los Angeles Sparks | +6.5 (-105) |
| Indiana Fever | -6.5 (-115) |
After notching a one-point victory against the Liberty, Los Angeles has dropped three straight. The team's latest misstep was an 82-64 loss to the Seattle Storm on Monday.
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The Sparks trailed by 11 points at the break. And Seattle pulled away for good after that, thanks to a 20-8 scoring edge in the third quarter.
Dearica Hamby led the offense with 17 points, four rebounds, and two assists on 6-for-9 shooting from the field. Nneka Ogwumike posted a double-double against her former team, finishing with 14 points and 11 boards.
Back-to-back losses against Atlanta dropped the Fever to 9-7. But since that setback, they have won three of their last four. This includes an 84-68 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.
It was close early, as Indiana led by just one point at halftime. But the road team extended its advantage to 68-55 after three and maintained a double-digit lead the rest of the way.
Kelsey Mitchell scored a team-high 27 points on 7-for-18 shooting from the field. Aliyah Boston added 18 points, 14 rebounds, and shot 3-for-4 from beyond the arc.
Los Angeles enters this battle as a 6.5-point underdog. Here's what you need to know for both teams ahead of this Wednesday night clash.
The Sparks are 2-3 in their last five home games. On the other side, Indiana has fared somewhat better on the road, winning three of its previous five away from home.
Additionally, the Fever have won three of the previous five meetings in this series. When paired with Indiana’s top‑rated offense, these trends give the Fever a modest edge in this duel.
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Indiana Fever (-6.5)
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