Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks Prediction, Odds and Game Preview – July 2
The Los Angeles Sparks (4-14) will be trying to stop a seven-game losing streak when hosting the Washington Mystics (4-15) on July 2, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena.
Our computer predictions for Tuesday’s game will help you make an informed wager by picking the best bets available.
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Spread: Sparks (+1) to Cover
- The model has the Sparks as 1-point favorites in this one despite the opposite prediction from DraftKings. However, the margin between the two lines is only two points.
- The Sparks are 8-9-1 against the spread this year.
- Los Angeles has an 8-8 record against the spread when an underdog by 1 point or more this year.
- The Mystics’ ATS record is 12-6-1 this season.
- When it has played as at least 1-point favorites this season, Washington is 1-0 against the spread.
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Total: Over 162
- The DraftKings total for this game, 162 points, and the model’s projected total, 162.7 points, are only 0.7 points apart.
- The Mystics have played 12 games with more than 162 points scored, their current matchup’s over/under, this year.
- Los Angeles’ games have gone over 162 total points scored in nine of 18 total matchups this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 11 of the Mystics’ 18 games with a set total.
- The teams have hit the over in nine of the Sparks’ 18 games with a set total.
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Moneyline Winner: Sparks (-102)
- Prediction: Sparks 82, Mystics 81
- Washington has been listed as a moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, and won.
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Mystics Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Mystics this season is Ariel Atkins, who averages 14.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.
- Aaliyah Edwards leads Washington in rebounding, averaging 6.3 per game, while Julie Vanloo leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 5.4 in each contest.
- The Mystics get the most three-point shooting production out of Stefanie Dolson, who knocks down 2.3 threes per game.
- The Washington steals leader is Atkins, who averages 1.5 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Edwards, who compiles 1.1 rejections per contest.
Mystics Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Shakira Austin | Out | Hip |
| Brittney Sykes | Out | Foot |
| Karlie Samuelson | Out | Hand |
Sparks Leaders
- Dearica Hamby sits on top of the Sparks leaderboards for both scoring and rebounding with 18.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
- Aari McDonald notches more assists than any other Los Angeles player with 3.8 per game. She also averages 8.6 points and grabs two rebounds per game.
- Kia Nurse is the top shooter from distance for the Sparks, hitting 1.6 threes per game.
- Los Angeles’ leader in steals is Hamby with 1.5 per game, and its leader in blocks is Cameron Brink with 2.3 per game.
Sparks Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Lexie Brown | Out | Chron’S Disease |
| Cameron Brink | Out For Season | Acl |
| Julie Allemand | Out For Season | Ankle |
| Azurá Stevens | Out | Arm |
All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.
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