Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics 7/12/22 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 on June 21st, it was the Sparks that secured the 84-82. 

The Sparks come into this game with a 10-12 record overall, and they are coming off a blowout loss in the last game. The Sparks only scored 69 points against the Los Angeles Sparks, and the defense gave up 106 points. Two games ago, against the Phoenix Mercury, the Sparks came away with the 78-75 victory. The Sparks are averaging 81.4 points, while their defense is giving up 86 points per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league, while their defense is ranked 11th in the league. Nneka Ogwumike has been the top player for Los Angeles, averaging 18.3 points while shooting 57.1 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from behind the three point line. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Mystics, who sit with a 14-10 record overall, and they are coming off a big win in the last game. The Mystics defense was strong, giving up only 66 points to the Washington Mystics, and that led to the easy victory. Two games ago against the Connecticut Sun, it took overtime, but they were defeated by two points. Washington is averaging 79.6 points, while their defense is giving up 75.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league, while their defense is ranked 1st in the league. Elena Delle Donne has been the top player for Washington, averaging 16 points while shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

The Sparks defense was awful in the last game, giving up 106 points, and that led to the defeat. I expect Washington to get over their season average of 79.6 points and that is going to be the difference as the Mystics get the job done. The Sparks aren’t going to have the offense to keep up, and Washington is going to get the job done. Back the Mystics against the spread.