The Los Angeles Sparks go head to head with the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night. The Sparks play hosts in this clash and will try to get ahead of the Mercury in the Western Conference standings. When the two teams met last year, Phoenix secured the nine-point victory. Both sides started slow this season, but a win should provide a great turnaround for the competitors.

Nitrobetting keeps up with the latest WNBA games. This Phoenix vs. Los Angeles preview gives you a look into the upcoming contest, featuring event details, team and player stats, and the latest WNBA betting odds. We also present you with timely betting trends and predictions that help you lock in on the best picks.

Mercury vs. Sparks Game Information

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• When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 10:30 PM ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
• TV: AMAZON PRIME, SPECTRUM SPORTSNET, BALLY SPORTS AZ
• Radio: KTAR 620 AM (Phoenix) / 710 ESPNLA (Los Angeles)
• Live Stream: WNBA Live
• WNBA Betting Odds: TBA

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Why Bet on the Phoenix Mercury?

The visitors now sit with a 2-4 record after falling in the hands of the Las Vegas Aces. It was a discouraging 20-point defeat for the side. Nevertheless, the offense managed to score 80 points in the contest, but it was the defense that struggled throughout. As a team, Phoenix averages 82 points per game while allowing 87.8 points per game. They have the third-best offense in the league. However, the Mercury have trouble keeping their defensive measures in line. They have an 11th-ranked defense in the league.

The Phoenix Mercury averages 33.5% from downtown. They are the better three-point shooters in this contest, which calls for more production from that part of the court. Ramping up their offense to compensate for slower defensive figures should even things out.

Skylar-Diggins holds the team-high record in scoring, averaging 17 points per game on 42.6% shooting from the field. She also features decent three-point shooting numbers this season and hits 30% of her attempts from deep.

Why Bet on the Los Angeles Sparks?

The Sparks enter the game with a 2-5 season record. They are eager to recover quickly from their recent defeat against the Las Vegas Aces, which saw the defense give up 104 points and a blowout defeat. The Sparks did well to outscore their opponents 39-19, but the remaining three quarters proved out of reach for the side once the Aces built momentum.

As a team, the Sparks average 80 points per game while allowing 85.1 points per game. Their offense is ranked seventh-best in the WNBA while their defense sees less productivity at eight-best. Nneka Ogwumike has been the top player for Los Angeles with 16 points per game on 54.3% shooting from the field.

Los Angeles does have solid numbers going for them, including a second-best record in blocks (5.3) and steals (10.0) per game. This should present more scoring opportunities and second-chance points. If they can get going and improve their shooting numbers at the same time, they can put more pressure on the visitors Wednesday night.

Mercury vs. Sparks Betting Trends

• Phoenix is 1-2 in their last three road games.
• Phoenix is 2-3 in their last five games.
• Phoenix allowed opponents to score 100 points or more in two of their last seven games.
• Los Angeles scored 80 points or more in two of their last four games.
• Los Angeles allowed 83 points or less in two of their last four games.
• Los Angeles is 2-4 in their last six games.

Mercury vs. Sparks Expert Betting Prediction

The Phoenix Mercury’s defense was shaky in their previous game and gave up 100 points. We expect the Sparks’ offense to take advantage of the lapses in this clash. The Sparks do have what it takes to keep Mercury under pressure throughout the game. It’s going to be an interesting matchup between the two struggling teams, but having a home advantage might give the Sparks what they need to recover from this slump. Ultimately, we look forward to a closely-contested game between the two on Wednesday night.

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