Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks Prediction 8/28/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Aug 19, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) drives to the basket as Toronto Tempo forward Laura Juskaite (2) defends in the second half at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Washington Mystics
Los Angeles Sparks
Team Records
24-15
13-25
Spread
-5.5 -105
+5.5 -115
Moneyline
-205
+170
Total
Over 167.5 (-110)
Under 167.5 (-110)
Where
crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
When
Friday, August 28, 2026
Time
10:00 PM EDT
TV
ION
The Washington Mystics and the Los Angeles Sparks meet Friday in WNBA action from the Crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks prediction.
Matchup History
The Washington Mystics won the most recent meeting between these two teams by a final score of 80-70 back on August 15th, 2026, snapping Los Angeles’ two-game win streak in this head-to-head matchup.
Washington Mystics Recap
The Washington Mystics come into this game looking to build on their 80-73 win over the Phoenix Mercury last time out to improve to 24-15 this season. After this game, the Mystics will head on the road for a game against the Chicago Sky.
Mystics Win 3 Straight
Sonia Citron leads the Mystics in scoring with 17.4 PPG along with 3.8 RPG and 3.8 APG while Shakira Austin has 15 PPG with 9.4 RPG and Kiki Iriafen also has 15 PPG with a team-high 9.4 RPG to lead the Mystics on the glass and Michaela Onyenwere has 10 PPG with 3.1 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Washington. Georgia Amoore also has 6.4 PPG and a team-high 3.8 APG to lead the Mystics in assists.
Los Angeles Sparks Recap
The Los Angeles Sparks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 78-71 loss at the hands of Atlanta last time out to sit at 13-25 this season. After this game, the Sparks will head on the road for a game against the Seattle Storm.
Sparks Lose 7 Of Last 8
Nneka Ogwumike has 17.3 PPG with 8.9 RPG. Dearica Hamby’s added 14.6 PPG with 7.5 RPG and 2.3 APG while Rae Burrell’s added 12.9 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Los Angeles so far this season. Cameron Brink has 9.3 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Ariel Atkins also has 8.9 PPG with 2.9 RPG and 2.6 APG. Erica Wheeler also has 8.8 PPG with a team-high 5 APG to lead the Sparks in assists.
Washington Mystics @ Los Angeles Sparks Betting Trends: August 28, 2026
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
The Mystics have lost six of their last nine games as favorites following a road win.
The Sparks have won four of their last six games as underdogs against the Mystics.
The Sparks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games following a home loss.
The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Friday games as road favorites.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
The Mystics have won each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
The Sparks have lost each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Mystics’ last nine games.
The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
Seven of the Mystics’ last eight games as road favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Sparks’ last four games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
Ariel Atkins has recorded at least 1 steal in 14 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Cameron Brink ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.3) this season.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
Shakira Austin has recorded 6+ rebounds in 29 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Kiki Iriafen has recorded 15+ points and 5+ rebounds in six consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent points per game this season (92.5).
The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent assists per game this season (22.6).
The Washington Mystics rank 1st for rebounds per game this season (37.7).
The Washington Mystics rank 1st for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.1).
Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks Prediction
I’m on the Mystics here. The Sparks are just playing out the string at this time and I just have no hopes for them going forward. The Mystics are in a playoff position and are fighting for position and home court in the first round and I think the Mystics get it done here. Give me Washington.
