Washington Mystics vs LA Sparks Prediction WNBA Picks 7/2/24

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Mystics and Sparks. 

Sparks Have Lost Seven In a Row

The Sparks have lost seven games in a row and they can’t feel great about the way they have played as of late. In the last game against the Phoenix Mercury, the Sparks scored 78 points but the defense gave up 92 points and they lost by 14 points. Dearica Hambry had a strong game putting up 29 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. The Sparks are averaging 77.9 points while their defense is giving up 85.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 10th. Dearica Hamby is averaging 18.4 points while shooting 51.9 percent from the field. 

Mystics Defense Struggling Again

The Mystics defense is struggling again and they are going to need the defense to be better here. In each of the last three games, the Mystics have given up at least 88 points. In the last game against the Las Vegas Aces they were defeated 88-77. In the 4th quarter they were outscored 21-8 and that led to the defeat. Stefanie Doloson put up 23 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. The Mystics are averaging 79.2 points while their defense is giving up 82.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 7th. Ariel Atkins is averaging 14.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. 

Washington Mystics vs LA Sparks Prediction

The Sparks have lost seven games in a row and I don’t really trust them here. The Mystics defense has been struggling but if it wasn’t for a terrible 4th quarter in the last game they would have won. The Mystics are going to find the offensive success against the Sparks defense, and that is going to be the difference here as Washington is going to get the job done.  Back the Mystics against the spread.