Phoenix @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Dearica Hamby has been especially effective on the glass lately, finishing with 8+ rebounds in three of her last four contests, including nine boards last week against the Dallas Wings, and I’m wagering on a similar number here at a favorable price. She had eight rebounds against the Mercury in a June clash, and there’s real urgency tonight for the Sparks as they try to climb into a playoff spot.

Alyssa Thomas has been at her stat-stuffing best lately. Fresh off her sixth triple-double of the year, she’s poised for another do-it-all effort tonight.  Give me the Over on this combo prop, with Thomas getting past this number in three of her last four contests. She’s grabbed 9+ rebounds in four straight games and scored 15+ points in five of her past seven outings.

On the season, Alyssa Thomas is averaging 16 points, 8.8 rebounds and 9.2 dimes. Over her last nine, she’s scored at nearly the same clip but upped her rebound and assist averages. In that span, she’s averaged 15.4 points, 9.9 rebounds and 9.7 assists while posting five triple-doubles. Tonight’s matchup couldn’t be more favorable for Thomas. The Los Angeles Sparks have allowed the most points per game this season at 88.5, but they’ve surrendered a gaudy 91.6 across their last 10.