Albert
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My Prediction
Los Angeles Sparks by 6Digging right into this matchup, all the gossip in the bleachers can't ignore the visible struggle both teams, the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky, have had this season. A quick look at their regular season records paints a dire picture with Los Angeles securing only 4 victories against 10 defeats and Chicago trailing just behind with 3 wins and a staggering 10 losses. A bit bleak, surely, but someone's got to win, right?
Now, in the past showdowns between these titans of the court, the Sparks are definitely sparking more, clinching 3 wins in their last 5 games against the Sky. But looking at the recent results, both teams might want to consider other sports. They're not exactly setting the world on fire with the number of defeats piling up.
On the player front, there's some promise. The Sparks seem to be firing, well, sparks, with Dearica Hamby and Kelsey Plum, averaging over 16 and 20 points respectively this season. Odyssey Sims and Rickea Jackson are in the double digits too. That's a stacked deck if I've ever seen one. For the Sky, it seems, the weather's rather overcast. Yet, we can't ignore the hustle by Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins, who've been pulling above their weight with scores in double digits.
Dipping a toe into the team positioning - neither squad is enjoying the top of the pile view. The Sparks are sitting at number 10 while the Sky are gazing up from the 11th spot.
Given these facts, the prospect of echoes of cheering fans isn't looking too cracking for the Sky, with the Sparks having a slight edge. Keeping the nitty-gritty aside, my hunch tells me the Sparks might just dazzle this time around.
Albert's Prediction: Los Angeles Sparks by 6
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