- What: WNBA Regular Season Game
- When: Thursday, June 20
- Who: Los Angeles Sparks vs. New York Liberty
- Tip-Off: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, NY)
The 4-11 Sparks have been dealt a significant blow with the news of Cameron Brink’s season-ending injury.
Los Angeles Sparks
Despite her undeniable star power, her impact as a rookie could have been more manageable, leaving a void in the team’s lineup.
This demanding schedule marks the Sparks’ fifth consecutive road game, and while they’ve faced four straight losses, it’s important to note that these defeats were not without a fight. They were competitive battles against top teams like Minnesota and Connecticut.
Cameron Brink shared a message after the news of her left torn ACL. pic.twitter.com/F8nPEgmCsd
— espnW (@espnW) June 19, 2024
This is the season’s first matchup between Los Angeles and New York, with two games set in Brooklyn over the next three days. The Liberty boast a strong 12-3 record, but they’ve faced a relatively soft schedule.
As we look ahead to this season, it remains to be seen if New York will continue to be a top contender in the WNBA despite their impressive run to the Finals last year. This unpredictability adds an element of excitement to the upcoming matchup.
New York is 6-0 against Indiana and Washington this season, bolstering their record. They’ve played only six games against teams currently above .500, going 4-2 in those games with mostly close results.
New York Liberty
On Tuesday, the Liberty lost in Phoenix. Tonight’s game marks their return home after playing five of six on the road, including a high-profile game in Las Vegas.
The Sparks went 0-3 straight up against the Liberty last season but were 3-0 against the spread (ATS), including a close seven-point loss in Brooklyn.
Libs put up a good fight tonight!
Double digit figures for this trio ????
????Vote the Libs for All-Star: https://t.co/GVBxBhSKhF pic.twitter.com/k78KxY79fR
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) June 19, 2024
New York is just 6-9 ATS this season and has only won by more than 13 points in three out of 15 games. Two of those decisive wins were against the Fever, and two of the three were on the road, as New York is just 1-6 ATS at home, often facing steep lines.
The Sparks have only lost by more than tonight’s spread three times this season, all within the same 10-day span.
Sparks-Liberty Best Bet
New York has not matched last season’s league-leading three-point shooting numbers and is the worst in the league at creating turnovers.
Rickea was crashing the boards.
10 PTS | 7 REB | 2 AST pic.twitter.com/IkgXh706bu
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) June 19, 2024
One key area where the Sparks excel is in forcing turnovers, ranking second in the WNBA. This could be a crucial factor in the game, especially considering their fourth-lowest turnover rate on offense.
A few extra possessions could be enough for Los Angeles to cover this hefty spread.
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