This is the first meeting of the season between Los Angeles and Atlanta.

The Sparks are rolling offensively, posting back-to-back 100-point games and showing real rhythm on that end of the floor. While that scoring surge has come at home, they now head to Atlanta looking to end a stubborn three-game road losing streak.

Atlanta dropped its most recent game in a 102-92 home loss to Portland. The Dream have been especially tough to back from a betting standpoint lately, going just 1-8 ATS over their last nine contests. Even with the deeper roster and home-court advantage at Gateway Center Arena, an 8.5-point spread feels generous given Atlanta’s recent ATS slide.

Los Angeles’ offense is clicking at a high level right now, giving them the firepower to keep this game competitive and within a few possessions. On the defensive side, both teams have been leaky — particularly on the perimeter. The Sparks are allowing 93.2 points per game lately, while Atlanta just surrendered 102 at home. With L.A. hitting triple digits in consecutive games, this matchup has all the ingredients of a high-tempo, up-and-down track meet.

Key Betting Trend:

Sparks are 9-2 to the Over in games immediately following a home contest.

Take

Sparks +8 (I like LA to keep this within striking distance on the road)

Over 180

The Sparks hot offense should hold up well enough to cover, and the defensive issues on both sides point to a big total. We’re backing the value side with the visitors plus the points and the Over in what projects to be a fun, high-scoring affair.

Let’s cash some tickets!