Game: Los Angeles Sparks vs Minnesota Lynx

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024

Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

TV: WNBA League Pass

The Los Angeles Sparks (7-32) travel to the Target Center on Thursday to face the Minnesota Lynx (30-9).

The Los Angeles Sparks faced the Phoenix Mercury and lost their last game 85-81. Los Angeles finished the game with a shooting percentage of 33.7% (28 of 83) and sank 9 of their 33 three-point shots. At the free throw line, the Sparks converted 16 of their 20 attempts, which is an 80.0% rate. They grabbed 49 rebounds, 23 of which were offensive. They also dished out 16 assists in the game, forced 10 turnovers, and had 5 steals. On defense, Los Angeles allowed their opponent to make 46.9% of their field shots, on 30 of 64 shots. Phoenix dished out 7 assists and had 11 steals in the game. In addition, Phoenix collected 25 rebounds (7 offensive, 18 defensive) and blocked 9 shots. Phoenix made 81.8% of its free throws and converted 18 of 22 shots. From beyond the three-point line, they made 7 of 28 attempts.

Dearica Hamby is a player who has proven herself in the competition. She left the arena with 21 points on 8 of 15 shooting. She played 25 minutes and also collected 9 rebounds. Hamby finished the contest with 53.3% from the field and also distributed 2 dimes.

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Los Angeles comes into this matchup with a 7-32 season record. They currently have an average of 78.7 points per game (10th in the WNBA) and a 42.3% field goal percentage. The Sparks shoot 32.0% from three-point range (279 of 871) and 76.4% from the free throw line. As a team, Los Angeles grabs 32.6 rebounds per game and has 769 dimes on the season, ranking 10th in basketball in passing. They lose the ball 14.9 times per game and commit 18.0 personal fouls per game as a team. On defense, the Sparks force their opponents into 12.5 turnovers per game and draw 18.2 fouls. They allow 36.2% from beyond the three-point line and rank 10th in the league in points allowed per game (86.5). The Sparks allow 46.8% shooting from the field (487 of 710) and as a group allow 34.2 rebounds per game. They currently rank 9th in the league with 842 assists allowed on the year.

In their last appearance on the court, the Minnesota Lynx emerged victorious against the Connecticut Sun with a final score of 78-76. The Lynx grabbed 25 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 31 in the game. They gave up possession 13 times and had 7 steals in the game. The Sun committed 13 fouls in the game, giving the Lynx 13 total free throw attempts. They were able to convert 12 of the free throw attempts for a 92.3% percentage. When it came to three-point shots, Minnesota made 6 of 14 attempts (42.9%). Overall, the Lynx made 30 of 64 shots for a 46.9% percentage. The Lynx allowed the Sun to convert 30 of 66 attempts for a 45.5% percentage for the matchup. They shot 35.0% from beyond the three-point line, making 7 of 20, and left this game making 9 of 11 free throws (81.8%). In terms of rebounds, Minnesota allowed Connecticut a total of 31 (8 on offense).

Napheesa Collier was a key factor for the Lynx in this game, making 11 of 16 shots for a 68.8% shooting percentage and grabbing 6 rebounds. Collier scored 25 points and contributed 2 dimes in her 39 minutes on the court.

Minnesota has a 30-9 record this season. Minnesota has scored 3,228 points this year (82.8 per game) and grabs 34.4 rebounds per game. The Lynx have committed 16.5 personal fouls per game and have made 79.1% of their free throws. In terms of execution on offense, the Lynx are making 45.1% of their shots, which is 3rd in the league. They are allowed 23.3 assists per game (1st in the league) and are losing the ball to turnovers 13.3 times per game. Defensively, the Lynx are 2nd in basketball, allowing 75.8 points per game. Minnesota’s defense is allowing 30.0% of its shots from behind the 3-point line (263 of 876) and opponents are making 78.6% of their free throw attempts. They allow 18.6 dimes and 35.3 rebounds per night, ranking 1st and 8th in the WNBA. They have forced 14.8 TOs per game and allowed their teams to shoot 41.0% of their shots from the field (1st in the league).

So what is the parlay forecast for tonight?

Parlay Expert Tip: Take Minnesota

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