Two struggling teams square off when the Washington Mystics (6-22) host the Los Angeles Sparks (6-22) on August 23, 2024. The Mystics will look to halt a five-game losing run against the Sparks, losers of five straight.

Check out below to dig into the best bets you can make on Friday’s game, based on our computer predictions.

Mystics vs. Sparks Predictions

Spread: Sparks (+5.5) to Cover

• The model line and the BetMGM line are within 0.3 points of each other.
• The Sparks are 14-14-0 against the spread this year.
• Los Angeles has an 11-5 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 5.5 points or more.
• So far this season, the Mystics have compiled an 18-10-0 record against the spread.

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Total: Over 161.5

• The BetMGM point total for this matchup is just 1.8 points lower than the model projection.
• Of 28 games thus far this season, the Mystics have played 18 with over 161.5 points scored, their current matchup’s total.
• Los Angeles’ games have gone over 161.5 total points scored in 16 of 28 total matchups this season.
• The teams have hit the over in 15 of the Mystics’ 28 games with a set total.
• A total of 14 of the Sparks’ 28 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).

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Moneyline Winner: Mystics (-227)

• Prediction: Mystics 84, Sparks 79
• Washington has been a moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, and won.

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Where to Watch Mystics vs. Sparks: Live Stream & TV Channel

• When: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
• Where: St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington D.C.
• TV: ION
• Live Stream: Fubo

Mystics Leaders

• Ariel Atkins leads the Mystics in scoring, tallying 15.8 points per game to go with 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
• Aaliyah Edwards leads Washington in rebounding, averaging 5.8 per game, while Julie Vanloo leads the team in assists, distributing an average of five in each contest.
• Stefanie Dolson leads the Mystics in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.1 shots per game from beyond the arc.
• Atkins is Washington’s leader in steals, averaging 1.5 steals per game, while Edwards leads them in blocks with 0.8 per contest.

Sparks Leaders

• Dearica Hamby has the top spot on the Sparks leaderboards for scoring (18 per game), rebounds (10.1 per game), and assists (3.5 per game).
• Kia Nurse is reliable from three-point range and leads the Sparks with 1.3 made threes per game.
• Hamby (1.5 steals per game) is the steal leader for Los Angeles while Cameron Brink (2.3 blocks per game) is the block leader.

Sparks Injuries

All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.

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