The Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics meet Friday in WNBA action at the CareFirst Arena. Here’s a Mystics vs Sparks Prediction. This article will include a Mystics vs Sparks Pick.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks look to stay hot after winning 3 of their last 4 games. The Sparks have lost 10 of their last 19 regular-season games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 91.5 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 96 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 26.8 points and 6.3 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 18.5 points and 8.2 rebounds. Nneka Ogwumike is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Brink is dishing out 0.8 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.8 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics need a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Mystics have lost their only home game this season.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 82.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 86.3 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.2 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 15.8 points and 2.8 assists. Kiki Iriafen is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 1 rebound. The Washington Mystics are shooting 26.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Sparks have lost five of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has won four of the last five games between the Mystics and Sparks.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 Friday games.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Mystics have lost each of their last six home games.
- The Sparks have won eight of their last 10 games as road underdogs.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Sparks’ last eight games.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mystics’ last seven games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Sparks’ last four games has gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Georgia Amoore ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Sonia Citron has recorded at least 1 steal in 15 consecutive appearances – the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Nneka Ogwumike ranks T1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (64.3%) this season.
- Dearica Hamby has recorded 10+ points and 5+ rebounds in 16 consecutive appearances – the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for assists per game this season (17.5).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goals made per game this season (5.3).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for point differential per game this season (-4.5).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent steals per game this season (9.0).
Mystics vs Sparks Injury Report
The Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Sparks will be without Kelsey Plum due to an ankle injury. Sania Feagin is probable despite a leg injury.
Mystics vs Sparks Prediction
The Sparks still have defensive issues they need to fix, and now they’re down one of their best players in Plum. The Mystics have more than held their own when you consider that 5 of their first 6 games have come on the road. At home, the Mystics have to like their chances to finally settle in behind their home crowd, and this is a chance for them to flex their muscle given the health edge. The Mystics have an edge on the glass and on the defensive side. The line is soft. I’ll lay the bucket with the Mystics.