Los Angeles at Washington

The Sparks crushed Washington in Los Angeles in the last game, 99-80, shooting 53.5%. Newcomer guard Kelsey Plum (20.1 ppg) has upgraded the L.A. offense alongside forwards Dearica Hamby (17.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg) and Azura Stevens (14.7 ppg, 8.7 rpg). The Sparks are fourth in the league in field goal shooting (45%), sixth in scoring (83.2 ppg), and third from 3-point land (34.7%). They have a losing record, however, because the defense is soft, 12th in the 13-team league in points surrendered (86.9 per game), 11th in defensive rebounds, and 11th in field goal shooting allowed. Los Angeles is on a 16-5 run OVER the total. Washington's defense is eighth in points given up (80.4 per game), on an 8-6 run OVER the total. Look for another game with more offense than defense.  Play Los Angeles/Washington OVER the total.