Los Angeles Sparks vs. Seattle Storm – Prediction, 9/15/2024, WNBA Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Los Angeles Sparks vs Seattle Storm

Date: Sunday, 15 September 2024

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: WNBA League Pass

The Los Angeles Sparks (7-30) head to Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday to face the Seattle Storm (22-14).

The Los Angeles Sparks faced the Seattle Storm and lost their last game 90-82. Los Angeles finished the game with a shooting percentage of 49.2% (32 of 65) and sank 7 of their 17 shots from beyond the three-point line. At the free throw line, the Sparks made 11 of 15 attempts for a 73.3% rate. They grabbed 38 rebounds, including 6 on offense. They also recorded 21 assists in this game, forced 6 turnovers, and earned 5 steals. On defense, Los Angeles allowed the other team to make 47.1% of their field shots on 33 of 70 shots. Seattle dished out 3 dimes and had 11 steals in this game. Seattle also grabbed 27 rebounds (3 offensive, 24 defensive) and recorded 10 blocks. Seattle shot 94.7% from the free throw line, making 18 of 19 attempts. They made 6 of 19 attempts from the three-point line.

Rickea Jackson was a player who played an important role in this game. She scored 22 points on 8 of 15 shooting. She played 33 minutes and grabbed 7 rebounds. Jackson shot 53.3% of her shots and also gave 3 assists.

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Los Angeles enters this contest with a regular season record of 7-30. They are averaging 78.4 points per game (10th in the WNBA) and making 42.5% of their shots. The Sparks are shooting 32.5% of their three-pointers (267 of 822) and 75.9% of their free throws. As a team, Los Angeles is grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game and has 735 dimes this year, which ranks 7th in basketball in passing. They lose the ball 14.8 times per game and commit 18.1 fouls as a unit per night. Defensively, the Sparks are forcing 12.5 turnovers per game and drawing 18.2 fouls. They rank 11th in the WNBA in assists allowed by opponents, allowing 801 this season. The Sparks allow a field goal percentage of 46.8% (462 of 674) and as a team they collect 34.5 rebounds per game. They allow 37.0% of their long-range shots and rank 10th in basketball in PPG allowed (86.5).

In their last appearance on the court, the Seattle Storm defeated the Los Angeles Sparks by a final score of 90-82. The Storm grabbed 24 defensive rebounds and 3 offensive rebounds for a total of 27 in this matchup. They gave the ball away 6 times and had 11 steals in this matchup. The Sparks were called for fouls 12 times in this game, which sent the Storm to the free throw line 19 times. They were able to convert 18 of their free throw attempts for a 94.7% percentage. On three-point shots, Seattle made 6 of 19 attempts (31.6%). At the end of the game, the Storm had made 33 of 70 shots for a 47.1% percentage. The Storm allowed the Sparks to convert 32 of their 65 field goals for a 49.2% percentage for this game. They finished the game with a 41.2% shooting percentage from behind the three-point line, shooting 7 of 17 and making 11 of 15 free throws (73.3%). In terms of their attacking strategy, Seattle allowed Los Angeles a total of 38 (6 offensive).

Skylar Diggins-Smith was important for the Storm in this matchup. She made 10 of 13 shots for a 76.9% shooting percentage and added 2 rebounds. Diggins-Smith scored 26 points in her 33 minutes on the court and collected 5 assists in the game.

Seattle has a win-loss record of 22-14 this season. On offense, the Storm are shooting 43.3% from the field, which ranks 9th in the league. Seattle has scored 2,995 total points this season (83.2 per game) and grabs 34.8 rebounds per game. They allow 20.4 assists per game (4th in the WNBA) and lose 12.3 possessions per game. The Storm commit 16.5 personal fouls per game and make 83.7% of their free throws. Defensively, the Storm are 4th in the league with 78.5 points per game. They force opponents into 15.1 turnovers per game and allow their teams to shoot 42.5% from the field (3rd in the league). Seattle’s defense is allowing 33.5% of three-point shots (255 of 761) and opponents are making 77.8% of their free throws. They have allowed 19.6 assists and 36.1 rebounds per night, which rank fourth and 11th, respectively, in basketball.

Who will win the WNBA game against the spread tonight?

Guy Bruhns tip: Take Seattle

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