Phoenix Mercury vs L.a. Sparks Prediction & Picks - WNBA
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Prediction:
Mercury (-5.5) cover the spread
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The Los Angeles Sparks (1-1) visit the Phoenix Mercury (1-0) on May 21, Wednesday, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
The Mercury started their post-Taurasi and Griner era with a dominant 81-59 win over the Seattle Storm. Their newly-acquired stars, Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas, led the charge. Sabally topscored with 27 markers, while Thomas put in an all-around stat line of 20 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals.
Phoenix's defense looked promising, even after losing their 6-foot-9 center Brittney Griner in a trade last offseason. They held the Storm to only 33.3% from the field, including 17.6% from the three-point line.
Meanwhile, the Sparks split their first two assignments. They carved a 17-point victory over the young Golden State Valkyries, but lost to the Minnesota Lynx, 89-75.
Kelsey Plum is leading the Sparks with her 27.5 points and 5.5 assists, including an excellent 46.7% clip from beyond the arc. However, sophomore forward Rickea Jackson, who is expected to have a breakout year, is struggling early on. She's only averaging 10.5 points, while shooting a lowly 34.6% clip and turning the ball over 3.5 turnovers.
Natasha Mack and Kahleah Cooper remains sidelined for the Mercury, while the Sparks will miss Jackson, Cameron Brink, and Jullie Allemand.
Phoenix Mercury vs L.a. Sparks Form
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Players list
S. Whitcomb
M. Akoa-Makani
S. Sabally
K. Westbeld
A. Thomas
S. Barker
O. Sims
K. Plum
D. Hamby
Substitutes
L. Held
S. Uzun
K. Laksa
M. Musa
K. Copper
J. Allemand
R. Jackson
L. King
C. Brink
S. Feagin
E. Cannon
Phoenix Mercury - L.a. Sparks Key Points
- The Sparks are missing Rickea Jackson, Cameron Brink, Jullie Allemand, and Rae Burrell.
- The Mercury is coming off a dominant 81-59 victory over the Storm.
- The Sparks are coming off a 14-point loss to the Lynx.
- The Mercury has won four of their last five games against the Sparks.
Our Phoenix Mercury vs L.a. Sparks Prediction
Kelsey Plum has been magnificent for the Sparks early on, but a recent double-digit loss to the Lynx exposed the team's weaknesses on defense. Moreover, they lost Rickea Jackson due to concussion protocol, adding another name to the Sparks' injury list.
Meanwhile, the Mercury is looking to build momentum off their excellent season opener. Look for Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas to lead the charge for the home team. Our prediction for the Phoenix Mercury vs Los Angeles Sparks match is: Mercury (-5.5) cover the spread.Prediction:
Mercury (-5.5) cover the spread
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