Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks
August 23, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Mystics -5
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The Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics meet Friday in WNBA action at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks Prediction. This article will include a Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks Pick.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks need a win after losing 15 of their last 17 games. The Sparks have lost 11 of their last 12 road games. The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 77.9 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 85.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Dearica Hamby is averaging 18 points and 3.5 assists, while Rickea Jackson is averaging 11.8 points and 3.9 rebounds. Azura Stevens is the third double-digit scorer and Aari McDonald is dishing 4 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics need a win after losing 7 of their last 8 games. The Mystics have lost 6 straight home games. The Washington Mystics are averaging 79 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 84.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15.8 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 13.2 points and 1 assist. Brittney Sykes is the third double-digit scorer and Stefanie Dolson is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks Injury Report
Karlie Samuelson is out for the Mystics, while Shakira Austin is probable despite a hip issue. The Sparks will continue to be without Lexie Brown and Cameron Brink, while Aari McDonald and Layshia Clarendon are considered questionable.
Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks Prediction
The Los Angeles Sparks are a complete mess right now as they’re getting waxed on a nightly basis, and they’re banged up. The Sparks are 2-10 SU on the road as well, to make matters worse. The Washington Mystics aren’t winning games either and have lost 6 straight games at home, but they’re also 16-8-1 ATS on the season. You make money backing the Mystics. Somebody has to win and cover this game. Give me the Mystics and the chalk.
