Los Angeles at Washington

This game is a possible WNBA Finals preview between two outstanding teams. Washington loves to run, but Los Angeles is in town with a strong defense allowing 71, 65 and 72 points over the last three contests. The Sparks are percentage points ahead of Las Vegas and in a three-way fight with the Aces and Chicago for third and fourth spots that carry a bye into the second round of the playoffs. Washington will be without a key member of its backcourt with Kristi Toliver (knee) out. Washington has gone five of seven games UNDER the total against winning teams and this shapes up as a marquee matchup featuring more hard-nosed defense than oddsmakers expect. Play this one to finish UNDER.