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LA Sparks vs Washington Mystics: Preview, prediction and odds | 2024 WNBA season (August 23)
The LA Sparks and Washington Mystics will cross swords in the 2024 WNBA regular season game on Friday. It will be the third meeting of the season between both teams.
In the first face-off on May 21, LA registered a thrilling 70-68 win while the Mystics exacted its revenge on July 2 by handing the Sparks an 82-80 loss.
Overall, the two franchises have squared off against each other 60 times in the regular season, with the Sparks holding a commanding 38-22 lead.
LA Sparks vs Washington Mystics: Preview, Prediction and Odds
The game between the LA Sparks and Washington Mystics is scheduled to take place on Friday at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET.
The game will be telecast live on ION while the live streaming will be available on the WNBA League Pass.
Moneyline: LA Sparks (+144) vs Washington Mystics (-178)
Spread: LA Sparks (+3.5) vs Washington Mystics (-3.5)
Total over/under: LA Sparks (o161.5-110) vs Washington Mystics (u161.5-110)
Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
LA Sparks vs Washington Mystics: Preview
Both teams have been among the WNBA's worst teams this season. Both have been plagued by injuries, making it difficult for them to secure consistent wins.
The Sparks are ranked 11th overall in the league and fifth in the Western Conference standings with a 6-22 record. Curt Miller's team is winless after playing four games in the second half of the season.
LA is the second-worst offensive team and averages 77.9 points per game. The Western Conference team has lacked discipline on the offensive and is averaging 15.1 turnovers per game. Dearica Hamby has been the team's best player as she averages 10 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.
On the flipside, the Washington Mystics are ranked 10th overall in the league and sixth in the Eastern Conference standings with an identical 6-22 record. Eric Thibault's group is yet to secure a victory since the season resumed following the 2024 Paris Olympics break.
The Mystics average 79 ppg on 36.4% shooting from 3-point range. Despite their excellent shooting from beyond the arc, the team failed to accumulate wins. The Eastern Conference team is ranked last in rebounds and averages just 31.9 rpg.
Ariel Atkins has been the standout player for Washington with 15.8 ppg along with 3.6 rpg, 3.5 apg and 1.5 spg.
LA Sparks vs Washington Mystics: Predicted Starting 5s
LA Sparks: Rickea Jackson, Dearica Hamby, Azura Stevens, Stephanie Talbot and Crystal Dangerfield.
Washington Mystics: Stefanie Dolson, Ariel Atkins, Brittney Sykes, Aaliyah Edwards and Julie Vanloo.
LA Sparks vs Washington Mystics: Prediction
Both the LA Sparks and Washington Mystics are aiming for their first win of the second half of the season. However, expect the Mystics to secure a hard-fought home victory at home, with a margin of fewer than 10 points.
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