Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics 6/21/22 WNBA Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics face off on Tuesday in a WNBA showdown at Crypto.com Arena. When these two teams faced off in August 2021 it was the Mystics that secured the 78-68 victory. 

The Sparks come into this game with a 5-9 record overall, and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against the Dallas Wings, the defense was awful, giving up 92 points, and they lost by ten points. The Sparks are averaging 82.9 points, while their defense is giving up 87.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while their defense is ranked 11th in the league. Nneka Ogwumike has been the top player for the Sparks, averaging 17.8 points while shooting 59.1 percent from the field and 45.8 percent from behind the three-point line. There are five different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Mystics, who sit with an 11-7 record overall, and they have won two of their last three games. The Mystics defense was strong against Connecticut, giving up 63 points and that led to the victory. Washington is averaging 78.9 points, while their defense is giving up 74.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league, while their defense is 1st in the league. Ariel Atkins has been the top player for the Mystics, averaging 14.9 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 40 percent from behind the three-point line. There are three different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. 

The Sparks gave up 92 points in the last game, and I expect he is going to struggle in this game. Washington is averaging only 78.9 points, but that number is going to get even higher going against a terrible defense. Look for the Mystics to score at least 90 points, and the over is going to cash here.