The Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics meet Saturday 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 need a win after losing 15 of their last 20 games. The Sparks have lost 9 of their last 11 road games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 88.9 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 93.4 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 16.9 points and 3.1 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 15.3 points and 7.3 rebounds. Rae Burrell is the third double-digit scorer, and Erica Wheeler is dishing out 5.4 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 15 of their last 23 games. The Mystics have won 6 straight home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 81.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 82.7 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 16.7 points and 2.5 assists. Kiki Iriafen is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Mystics have won each of their last six home games.
- The Sparks have lost 10 of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in each of their last six home games.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Sparks’ last five games at CareFirst Arena.
- The Mystics have lost each of their last three Saturday games as favorites.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Four of the Sparks’ last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Mystics’ last five home games against the Sparks have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Michaela Onyenwere ranks 6th amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.4%) this season.
- Sonia Citron ranks 8th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.6%) this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Erica Wheeler is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Ariel Atkins ranks 8th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (42.4%).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point percentage this season (30.2%).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent steals per game this season (8.5).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank T14th for blocks per game this season (3.2).
Mystics vs Sparks Injury Report
The Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Monique Akoa Makani is out for the Sparks with an ankle injury. Cameron Brink is questionable with a ribs injury.
Mystics vs Sparks Prediction
The Mystics have been kind to us all season and are a team I’ll be eyeing come playoff time. The waves of size and aggressiveness down low make them dangerous. However, we know the deal with the Mystics. This team is successful as an underdog but has come up short in the favorite role. The Sparks beat the Mystics back in May as a small dog, and despite the endless losses this season, they have covered 6 of their last 9 games. The Sparks score the ball at an above-average clip that allows them to stay in games. I’ll grab the points with the Sparks.