Sky vs Sparks: Best WNBA Picks & Prop Bets

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Sky vs Sparks: Best WNBA Picks & Prop Bets
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Game Overview

  • đź“… Date/Time: Sunday, June 29, 2025, 4:00 PM ET
  • 📍 Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
  • 📺 TV: ESPN

(No upcoming schedule data—game is live or completed.)

Angel Reese Dominates the Boards

Chicago’s forward Angel Reese remains the WNBA’s leading rebounder, averaging 12.3 boards per game, and has proven her consistency despite lineup shifts. New York Post betting analyst Doug Kezirian recommends a prop: Reese Over 12.5 rebounds, especially with star center Kamilla Cardoso away with Team Brazil.

Sparks’ Perimeter Firepower

Betting experts at Covers.com see an opportunity in LA's backcourt. The Sky are struggling defensively beyond the arc, and Kelsey Plum (+125 on Over 2.5 made threes at FanDuel) is primed to fire away. Similarly, Ariel Atkins is expected to exploit Chicago’s weak perimeter defense.

Expert Predictions

  • Covers & SI lean toward the Sparks covering a spread between 6.5–8.5 points, with an expected high-scoring game (around 167.5–169.5 total).
  • CBS Sports also favors the Sparks (-6) and predicts the total will go over 167.5.

Best Bets & Prop Picks

  • Angel Reese: Over 12.5 rebounds — backed by strong track record and strategic positioning.
  • Kelsey Plum: Over 2.5 made 3-pointers — ideal matchup given LA’s shooting and Chicago’s perimeter defense.
  • Game Total: Over ~168 points — both teams prone to high scoring in recent matchups.

Why It Matters

  • Chicago has struggled defensively, ranking among the worst in 3‑point defense.
  • The absence of key players (Kamilla Cardoso for Chicago; several injured Sparks) shifts the dynamics, creating favorable conditions for certain prop bets.

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