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by Paul Tamayo in WNBA Picks
The Los Angeles Sparks visit the Golden State Valkyries on May 16, Thursday, at the Chase Center.
It's the first official game of the Valkyries as the WNBA's newest team. The team has three rookies and five other players who only have below four years of experience. This is a very young group, making it intriguing to watch them.
However, they're going up against a Sparks squad with multiple quality names on their roster. Kelsey Plum is the first one in the list. Acquired via a blockbuster three-team trade, Plum is coming off three straight All-Star selections. She averaged 17.8 points and 4.2 assists last season, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a semifinals appearance.
The Sparks also have another offensive catalyst in Rickea Jackson. The sophomore forward averaged 13.4 points and 3.9 rebounds during her rookie year, and it seems that she's primed for a bigger year.
Of course, the Sparks are still waiting for the return of frontcourt stalwart Cameron Brink in June. But with Plum leading the way, they have the advantage against the young Valkyries.
The Sparks also won their preseason matchup against the Valkyries, carving out an 83-82 victory in the latter's home arena.
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L.a. Sparks - Golden State Valkyries Key Points
- The Sparks added three-time All-Star Kelsey Plum in the offseason.
- The Valkyries are a young team with three rookies.
- The Sparks won their preseason matchup against the Valkyries.
- The Valkyries are missing injured veterans Cecilia Zandalasani and Stephanie Talbot.
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Our L.a. Sparks vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction
After her productive stint with the Las Vegas Aces, Kelsey Plum takes her talents to Los Angeles. Plum is a two-way star that you can rely on for her shotmaking. A player of her caliber could be enough to take the Sparks back to contention this season.
The Valkyries are also making her debut, but this would be a challenging game for them. Our prediction for the Golden State Valkyries vs L.A. Sparks match is: Sparks (-6.5) cover the spread.Grab an extra $200 for your L.a. Sparks vs Golden State Valkyries wager!
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