Hampered by injuries, the Washington Mystics haven’t appeared to look much like a contender for the WNBA crown as of late. Playing without top scorer Elena Delle Donne has made life difficult for the Mystics. Washington has lost three straight games and fallen into seventh place in the league.
People making Sparks vs Mystics picks will see Los Angeles has also had its share of issues. The Sparks have lost their last two games and have had a difficult time scoring points this season. LA is running out of time to get into the race for the eighth seed in the playoffs.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics Information
Los Angeles Sparks vs Washington Mystics
Location: Entertainment & Sports Arena
Date & Time: Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: WNBA League Pass, ION
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics Recent Scores
Los Angeles didn’t take advantage of a recent four-game homestand, splitting the games. Anyone looking at WNBA games today will see the Sparks lost 76-69 on Aug. 1 in Los Angeles. The Mystics dropped their last game, 80-73, to Atlanta Dream on the road last Sunday.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics Betting Analysis
Sparks have struggled away from home
Los Angeles isn’t a team that has found much happiness this season. The Sparks have struggled all around and have been severely hampered by injuries. When it comes to Sparks vs Mystics picks, smart bettors will see Los Angles is just 2-9 away from home.
That lack of success on the road may not matter too much. Los Angeles is coming off a strong performance against New York Liberty and will be feeling good about themselves. The Sparks are 10-14-2 against the spread this season but have covered the spread in their past three games.
Nneka Ogwumike and Jordin Canada lead the team in scoring by averaging 19.9 and 13.6 points per game, respectively.
Washington needs to tight up defensively
People making Sparks vs Mystics picks will see Washington suffering through a rough stretch of the night. The Mystics are 3-7 straight up over their past ten games. Washington is allowing 86.9 points per game over that stretch.
The Mystics are 12-13 against the spread this season. Washington is 3-2 against the spread over its past five games. With Delle Donne out of the lineup, Brittney Sikes stepped up and scored a team-high 25 points for the Mystics. Sikes is second on the team this season, averaging 14.5 points per game.
Updates
Delle Donne is still out with an ankle injury, according to the WNBA injury report.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics Betting Preview
- Spread: Anyone making WNBA predictions today will see Washington is a 3.5-point favorite.
- Moneyline: The Mystics are -170 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +142.
- Total: The over/under has been set at 158.5 points.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics Betting Prediction
People making WNBA predictions today will see that the Sparks are poised to defy the WNBA odds Friday night. Los Angeles hasn’t played well away from home but gave the Liberty two tough games over the past weekend. The Sparks will be able to utilize that momentum to keep the pressure on the Washington Mystics.
Los Angeles will cover the spread and grab an upset win on the road to put pressure on the teams above them in the standings. Washington will struggle to slow down the Sparks and will lose in what should be a back-and-forth affair.
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