LA Sparks vs Washington Mystics Prediction WNBA Picks 8/23/24

Washington Mystics (6-22) vs LA Sparks (6-22)

Game Info: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Entertainment and Sports Arena)

Betting Odds: Washington Mystics -6 --- Over/Under: 161 Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Los Angeles Sparks vs Washington Mystics Prediction for this WNBA Game on Friday, August 23rd, at the Entertainment & Sports Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Sparks recent form and recent player performance.

-The Mystics recent form and recent play performance

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

Sparks Are Struggling

The Sparks are really struggling again and they have lost five games in a row. In the last game against the Connecticut Sun, the defense wasn’t bad, giving up only 69 points, but the offense only managed 61 points, and that led to the defeat. Rickea Jackson did have a strong game putting up 14 points, six rebounds, and one assist. Azura Stevens put up 14 points and six rebounds. The Sparks are averaging 77.9 points while their defense is giving up 85.6 points per game. The Sparks are averaging 77.9 points while their defense is giving up 85.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 10th. Dearica Hambry is averaging 18 points while shooting 50.7 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from behind the three point line.

Mystics Defense is a Problem

The Mystics defense is a major problem heading into this game and they need to be better here. Two games ago the Mystics lost to the Minnesota Lynx 99-83 and in the last game against the Seattle Storm they lost 83-77. In the last game the Mystics were led by Shakira Austin and he put up 24 points and nine rebounds. The Mystics are averaging 79 points while their defense is giving up 84.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Ariel Atkins is avreaging 15.8 points while grabbing 3.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.

Los Angeles Sparks vs Washington Mystics Prediction

Neither of these teams have been very good this season but the good news for these two teams isone has to come out on top. The Mystics defense has been a major issue this year and as of late especially. The Sparks offense is step up, and that is going to be the difference here. The Mystics playmakers aren’t going to score enough, and the Sparks are going to get the job done. Back the Sparks against the spread.