Wednesday's best WNBA bet
By Covers.com
Los Angeles Sparks at Chicago Sky (-3, 145)
Is Candace Parker ready to be Candace Parker?
The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year and MVP has had a tough time regaining her form. She began the season on the sidelines, recovering from giving birth to her first child. In five games since her return, she is averaging just 5.8 points and 5.2 rebounds.
Parker may be turning a corner, however. In her last game before the All-Star break, she had her first double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, adding six blocks and five assists in 48 minutes - all season highs - of an overtime loss at Seattle.
She also did not play in the All-Star Game, allowing her a couple of days to catch her breath and regroup for the second half.
Last year against Chicago, Parker averaged 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks as Los Angeles swept the two-game series.
Pick: Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (4 - 9) at CHICAGO (8 - 10)
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LOS ANGELES is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-2 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons