Phoenix Mercury vs Los Angeles Sparks WNBA Prediction – August 23, 2023

Mercury vs Sparks Prediction

As the WNBA season progresses, every match has its own set of dynamics and stats to consider. In the upcoming face-off between Phoenix Mercury and Los Angeles Sparks, we’ve delved deep into the numbers to offer a comprehensive Mercury vs Sparks prediction.

My WNBA Betting Model Projections:

• Phoenix Mercury:
  • Win%: 38.33%
  • Odds: 2.609
  • US line: 161
  • Spread: 3.55
• Los Angeles Sparks:
  • Win%: 61.67%
  • Odds: 1.621
  • US line: -161
  • Spread: -3.55

Comparing the Bookmakers’ Lines:

Bookmakers are offering a line of Mercury +7.5 against the Sparks -7.5. This presents a noteworthy discrepancy from the spread projected by our model.

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A Closer Look: Team Analysis

Los Angeles Sparks Overview:

• Average Team Age: 28.4 years
• Win/Loss Record: 13/18
• Playing at the Crypto.com Arena, the Sparks have struggled somewhat offensively, with an offensive rating (ORtg) of 99.6 and a negative net rating (NRtg) of -2.5. Their true shooting percentage (TS%) stands at 0.525. Defensively, the team’s effective field goal percentage (eFG%) is 0.509, indicating room for improvement.

Phoenix Mercury Overview:

• Average Team Age: 28.3 years
• Win/Loss Record: 9/23
• The Mercury, playing at the Footprint Center, are also facing offensive challenges, recording an ORtg of 99.2 and a worrying NRtg of -8. Their TS% is a slightly better 0.542. On the defensive side, their eFG% is 0.492, which is slightly below the league average.

Comparing the two, while both teams have their struggles, the Sparks seem to have a slight edge, especially when considering their home court advantage.

Best WNBA Bet for the Game:

There is a small value with Mercury +7.5, given the slight difference between the WNBA betting model spread prediction and the sportsbook spreads. However, considering the minor discrepancy and the overall statistics, I’d advise punters to stay away from betting “against the spread” in this game.

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