Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks Betting Odds and Matchup Preview – Friday, August 23

Published 9:38 pm Thursday, August 22, 2024

A pair of sliding squads square off when the Washington Mystics (6-22) host the Los Angeles Sparks (6-22) on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET. The Mystics will look to a five-game losing streak versus the Sparks, who have lost five straight.

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Mystics vs. Sparks Game Information

  • Game Day: Friday, August 23, 2024
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ION
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Arena: St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena

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Mystics vs. Sparks Game Odds

Favorite Mystics -5.5
Mystics Moneyline -217
Sparks Moneyline +174
Total 161.5
Over Odds -111
Under Odds -111

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Mystics and Sparks Betting Insights

  • The Mystics are 17-10-1 against the spread this season.
  • The Mystics have played 28 games this year, and 15 of them have hit the over.
  • The Sparks have covered the spread 13 times in 28 games.
  • As a 5.5-point underdog or greater, Los Angeles is 10-5 against the spread.
  • The Sparks have seen 14 of their 28 games go over the point total.

Mystics’ Top Players

  • Ariel Atkins: 15.8 PTS, 1.5 STL, 42.1 FG%, 33.8 3PT% (52-for-154)
  • Stefanie Dolson: 10.6 PTS, 51.3 FG%, 51.3 3PT% (58-for-113)
  • Aaliyah Edwards: 8.3 PTS, 48.2 FG%
  • Julie Vanloo: 7.9 PTS, 5 AST, 34.3 FG%, 32.5 3PT% (54-for-166)
  • Shatori Walker-Kimbrough: 7.6 PTS, 1.1 STL, 39.3 FG%, 34.5 3PT% (29-for-84)

Mystics’ Injury Report

Mystics: None

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Sparks’ Top Players

  • Dearica Hamby: 18 PTS, 10.1 REB, 1.5 STL, 50.7 FG%, 36.8 3PT% (25-for-68)
  • Rickea Jackson: 11.8 PTS, 45.8 FG%, 29.6 3PT% (21-for-71)
  • Aari McDonald: 9.3 PTS, 40.6 FG%, 31.5 3PT% (28-for-89)
  • Kia Nurse: 8.1 PTS, 37.5 FG%, 31 3PT% (36-for-116)
  • Odyssey Sims: 13.9 PTS, 5 AST, 1.3 STL, 49.3 FG%, 42.5 3PT% (17-for-40)

Sparks’ Injury Report

Sparks:

Lexie Brown: Out (Illness),

Cameron Brink: Out For Season (Acl),

Julie Allemand: Out For Season (Ankle)

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