The Los Angeles Sparks (8-14) and Washington Mystics (11-11) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN3.
The Mystics are favored by -3 on the spread, with the over/under set at 167.5 (-108o / -112u). The Mystics are a -162 favorite to win outright, while the Sparks are +136 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Sparks vs. Mystics prediction and WNBA picks.
Sparks vs. Mystics Odds, Pick
| Sparks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3 -105 | 167.5 -108o / -112u | +136 |
| Mystics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3 -115 | 167.5 -108o / -112u | -162 |
- Sparks vs. Mystics Spread: Mystics -3 (-115), Sparks +3 (-105)
- Sparks vs. Mystics Over/Under: 167.5 (-108o / -112u)
- Sparks vs. Mystics Moneyline: Sparks +136, Mystics -162
- Sparks vs. Mystics Best Bet: Los Angeles Sparks Team Total Under 82.5, Kelsey Plum 18+ Points
Sparks vs. Mystics Preview
Los Angeles has played above its ability on the offensive end over the past month and will regress sooner rather than later.
Despite the Sparks offense averaging 88.2 points per game in July, we see a low total tonight.
Washington has been solid on the defensive end of the floor, holding their opponents to 80.4 points per game this season.
I anticipate a slow-paced contest that limits possessions in this game.
Sparks vs. Mystics Prediction
The pace of this contest will favor the under for the Sparks team total, as mentioned.
I will also back Kelsey Plum to score 18 points or more tonight. The veteran has cashed this prop in three of her last four games.
Plum leads the Sparks with 20.1 points per game this season.
I anticipate her being extremely aggressive in this matchup, which will bode well for this prop.
Best Bet: Los Angeles Sparks Team Total Under 82.5, Kelsey Plum 18+ Points
