Connecticut Sun vs Los Angeles Sparks Point Spread Picks

Connecticut is off to a rough start this season, but the Sun do have an excuse as they have played their past five games on the road in a 10-day period. They are finally back home to play Los Angeles, which is on its fourth straight road game. The Sparks have gone OVER five straight games, and while they are scoring 90-plus points per game, they have allowed 94.2 points in their past five games. Kelsey Plum will be out again with an ankle injury for Los Angeles. The Sun expects to get Brittney Griner back from a rib injury, and Leila Lacan is returning from international play. Take the Sun on the moneyline and the OVER.

Connecticut is in double revenge after losing the first two meeitngs. Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS its past five games against teams with losing records and the Sparks are 3-8 ATS at home this season. The Sparks have won just five of 24 home games outright dating to last season. They are 4-17 ATS against the Sun while losing 14 of 16 straight up. The Sun have won seven of eight at Los Angeles while covering the spread the past five. The Sparks are in a letdown situation following two big wins over Seattle and Indiana. They shot 56 percent and went 13-for-26 from 3-point range against the Fever. Look for the Sparks to cool off considerably and for things to even out tonight. Take the Sun ATS and on the moneyline.

Los Angeles is fourth in the WNBA in scoring (83.7 ppg) and field goal shooting, plus second from 3-point land (35.1%). The defense still struggles, however, ranked 12th in the 13-team league in points given up and in shooting allowed (45.27%). They've won three in a row, scoring 92, 99, and 93 points. Los Angeles is on a 15-4 run OVER the total. Connecticut is last in the league in shooting allowed (46.4%) and in points surrendered (88 per game). Take Los Angeles/Connecticut OVER the total. 

Connecticut is 3,000 miles from home, and although they won at Los Angeles two days ago, they are still only 3-3 SU/ATS in their past six, losing twice as a favorite. They're also on an 8-14 spread run. The offense is eighth in the 12-team league in scoring, ninth in 3-point shooting (32.3%), and 11th from the charity stripe (75%). Los Angeles plays its fourth home game over the last six contests. They're on a 5-1 ATS run as an underdog of +9.5 or more. Play Los Angeles. 

A 3,000-mile road trip for Connecticut. They've lost the last two games, both at home, to Seattle (71-64) as a favorite and to Las Vegas (72-67). They've lost two of the last three times they've been favored, including an 84-80 loss at Indiana. Connecticut is 10th in defensive rebounding while the offense is eighth in points, eighth in 3-point shooting (32.3%), and 11th from the free-throw line (75.4%). Los Angeles has a big frontcourt behind Dearica Hamby (17.6 ppg, 9.5 rpg), Rickea Jackson (12.5 ppg), and 6-6 Azura Stevens (10.6 ppg 6.5 rpg). They've split their last two home games, including a 94-88 upset of league-leading New York as a +12.5 dog. Play Los Angeles on the moneyline.