The Los Angeles Sparks (16-18) have been making a desperate push for the playoffs since July. They can’t afford to split games anymore and need one more big winning push to crack the postseason code. Defense has been a big issue for the most loaded offense right now.
On the other hand, the Dallas Wings’ (9-26) playoff hopes are long gone. Still, the enthusiasm that Paige Bueckers has brought rivals a playoff atmosphere for the fanbase. She has locked the Rookie of the Year award despite a fierce second half by Sonia Citron.
Can Bueckers give a big jolt to the Sparks’ playoffs here? Find my favorite Same Game Parlay here alongside the prediction.
Plum has been relentless in her scoring pursuits throughout the season. Her season average of 20.4 PPG says it all. Lately, she has been even more lethal.
The crafty guard has compiled 20 or more in four straight games, including three straight 24+ point performances. Thus, I expect her to contribute at least 19 against a weak perimeter defense.
Plum O 18.5 Points
Here is an overview of the picks:
| Picks | BetMGM Odds |
| Plum: 18+ Points | Undefined (Projected -120) |
| Bueckers: 15+ Points | Undefined (Projected -130) |
| Stevens: O 1.5 3-Pointers | -110 |
| Spread: Sparks -8.5 | -110 |
Bueckers has already put up Plum-like numbers in her rookie year. She becomes better with every second. The Wings’ franchise face has averaged 18.8 PPG on an efficient 45.8% clip.
Bueckers has scored 15+ in nine straight games, and I expect her to come up with a similar performance here.
Bueckers O 15.5 Points
Stevens is arguably the most dependable big shooter in the league. The Lakers center is having a career year, putting up 14.4 PPG.
The 6’4” athlete has knocked down a career-high 1.8 triples per game this season. The Wings’ perimeter defense is weak and allows numerous open looks from deep.
Stevens has made more than 1 triple in only two of the last six games, but I see her changing the trend.
Stevens O 1.5 3-Pointers for -110 at BetMGM
The parlay is moderately risky. It would have been easy money if we had only combined Plum+Bueckers parlay (-120) as the odds indicate. T
They are on fire and will be up for big nights against some sub-par defensive units. On the other hand, the Stevens’ pick is trickiest considering her recent form. But I have full faith in this SGP.
Sparks vs Wings SGP: Bueckers O 15.5 Points, Plum O 18.5 Points, Stevens O 1.5 3-Pointers for +200 at BetMGM
The Sparks are a significantly stronger squad than the Wings. They have four reliable scorers while the Wings have two after Maddy Siegrist’s breakout window (16.1 PPG in the last six).
Both teams are vulnerable defensively; for Sparks, it is more because of their relentless offensive style. Meanwhile, the Wings just lack the defensive personnel.
Overall, the Sparks are at home and need a win to improve their chances of making the playoffs. I see them coming up with a big-time effort to sway away Bueckers and Co.
LA will probably cover the spread.
Sparks vs Wings Spread: Sparks -8.5 for -110 at BetMGM
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