Every so often there is a scheduling quirk in the WNBA. One comes up today in the Los Angeles-Chicago matchup. The start time is 9 a.m. West Coast time.

That's very bad for the Sparks, who are playing for the third time in six days and certainly not used to playing at such an early time.

I can't back Chicago, though, losers of six in a row.

But I will get involved in the Under.

The Under has cashed in seven of Los Angeles' last nine games. The Sparks are the No. 4 defensive team in the WNBA. This is their first road game in two weeks. All of this is positive for a lower-scoring game than the oddsmaker anticipates.

Another huge positive for an Under is how inept the Sky has been offensively.

Chicago is averaging 66.6 points in its past three games, committing 57 turnovers during this three-game span.

The Sky, though, should play with maximum defensive intensity trying to halt their losing skid knowing they probably can't shoot their way out of this slump.

The Under has cashed in seven of the Sky's last 10 home contests.