Los Angeles at Phoenix

Los Angeles is in bounce back mode after losing only its fourth game all season Friday. Los Angeles is tops in the WNBA in assists and points allowed, plus third in points scored. The Sparks have a potential MVP candidate in Nneka Ogwumike, who scored 28 on Friday. A win on the road against Phoenix would get Los Angeles back on track and ahead of Minnesota, which is a half-game back in second. Phoenix is home but playing soft poor defense, #11 in the league surrendering 85.6 points per game, and ranked #10 in rebounding. The Mercury are on a 2-6 ATS run at home, plus 7-18-1 ATS following a spread cover. Los Angeles beat the Mercury 77-71 on June 17 and look for a strong bounce-back effort by the best team in the league. Play Los Angeles.