Connecticut Sun vs Los Angeles Sparks 6/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Connecticut Sun (8-3) will play their 12th game of the season on Sunday night in Los Angeles, California. Its opponent in this contest is the Los Angeles Sparks (5-4).
After losing to Atlanta in overtime by four points, Connecticut enters Sunday night as one of the stronger teams in the league with an overall record of 8-3.
With Atlanta shooting 51.4% from the field and Connecticut conceding 92 points, including 12 in overtime, it was one of their worst defensive performances of the year.
The losing team, Connecticut, scored 88 points on 42.9% shooting, but they only hit 78.3% of their free throw attempts and committed 12 turnovers.
Connecticut has been outstanding offensively this season, averaging 82.5 points per game on 42.6% shooting from the field. DeWanna Bonner, who averages 17.5 points while shooting 40.6% from the field, leads Connecticut.
Brionna Jones leads the Connecticut defense with an average of 2.1 steals per game and is second on the team, scoring 16.1 points per game.
This season, Alyssa Thomas has given Connecticut her all. She leads the club in scoring (14.9 points per game), rebounding (10.7), and assists (7.3).
In their most recent game, the Connecticut Sun faced up against the Atlanta Dream and lost 92-88. Connecticut finished the game with a 42.9% field goal percentage (33 of 77) and 4 hit three-pointers out of their 16 attempts.
The Sun made 18 of their 23 attempts from the free throw line, for a percentage of 78.3%. They came up with 30 rebounding examples, nine of which were offensive.
Along with earning 11 thefts and forcing 18 turnovers from the other squad, they also collected 22 assists throughout this game. Connecticut’s defense enabled the opposing team to shoot 51.4% from the field on 36 of their 70 attempts.
In the game, Atlanta recorded four steals and 23 assists. Atlanta also recorded 4 blocks and 38 rebounds (six offensive, 32 defensive).
Atlanta made 16 of 20 attempts at the free throw line, shooting 80.0%. They also succeeded on 4 out of 14 outbound attempts.
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Connecticut Sun vs Los Angeles Sparks Predictions 6/18/2023
Connecticut enters this game with an 8-3 win-loss record for the season. The Sun shoots 74.8% from the line and 33.2% from beyond the arc (70 of 211).
They are fifth in the league in scoring, averaging 82.5 points per game while shooting 42.6% from the field. They commit 19.5 fouls a game as a basketball team, and they turn the ball over 13.0 times per game.
Connecticut is rated first in basketball in terms of passing the ball, averaging 35.6 rebounds per game and dishing out 229 assists so far this season.
The Sun consistently force their opponents into 15.6 turnovers on defense, although they also commit 21.5 fouls per game. They are third in the WNBA regarding points allowed per game (79.0), but they allow 30.0% of 3-pointers.
The Sun allows 34.5 boards per game and a shooting percentage of 43.3% (172 of 236) to their opponents. With 206 assists given up to the opposition this season, they are presently placed 10th in the league.
After winning three of their previous five games and defeating Dallas by an 18-point margin, the Los Angeles Sparks are 5-5 overall heading back home on Sunday.
Los Angeles has had a weak defense this season, allowing 79.3 points per game while only scoring 81.2 points on 43.4% of its shots. Los Angeles is averaging 20.2 assists and 31.6 rebounds per game as a unit.
This season, Nneka Ogwumike has powered the Los Angeles offense, scoring 19.7 points per game on average. Jordin Canada leads the team in assists per game with 5.6 and is second on the team in scoring with 13.7 per game.
The top four scorers for Los Angeles are completed by Lexie Brown and Chiney Ogwumike, who scored a combined 24.5 points per game.
Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks. The WNBA’s pick for this game is the Los Angeles Sparks.
Despite the recent struggles Connecticut is the better team in this match and will get back on track against a below-average Los Angeles team.
Look for Connecticut to control this game from the opening tip as they will coast to an easy win. Take Connecticut to use their depth and scoring to overpower Los Angeles down the stretch resulting in a road victory for the Sun.
Final Score Prediction, Connecticut Sun wins and covers 87-74.
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Connecticut Sun vs Los Angeles Sparks 6/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
WNBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena in downtown LA
Date: Sunday, June 18, 2023
TV: CBS Sports Network
WNBA Odds: Los Angeles Sparks +3
WNBA Totals: 162.5