Los Angeles @ Golden State picks

The Los Angeles Sparks have ripped off wins in eight of their last nine, including the last three in a row. They’ve been by far the highest scoring team in the WNBA during this run, averaging a hefty 96.7 points per game. On the other end of the spectrum are the Golden State Valkyries, who are the second-lowest scoring team in that same stretch, averaging just 72.4 points per contest. At 9-6, the Sparks are tied for the second-most road wins in the league. They’ve won five straight on the road and have a 5-0-0 record against the spread.

Tiffany Hayes is one of the Golden State Valkyries’ go-to options on offense, and she’s averaging 12.1 points per game this season. Home-road splits are notable here, as she’s posted 13.9 at home compared to 9.9 on the road. She’s scored at least 13 points in 12 of 20 games overall, including nine of 11 on the road. She put up 14 in her last game out, showing no signs of rust after a one-game layoff.