The Washington Mystics (12-13) will be looking to stop a three-game losing streak when hosting the Los Angeles Sparks (9-17) on August 4, 2023 at St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena.
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Spread: Mystics (-3.5) to Cover
- The DraftKings line for this game has the Mystics favored by 3.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by considerably more (13.9 points). Put your money on the Mystics.
- The Mystics’ ATS record is 12-10-0 this season.
- In games this season it was favored by 3.5 points or more, Washington has a 6-5 record against the spread.
- The Sparks are 12-13-0 ATS this year.
- Los Angeles has a 6-4 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 3.5 points or more.
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Total: Over 157
- The DraftKings point total for this game is just 4.5 points lower than the model projection.
- The Mystics and their opponent have combined to score over 157 points, the current matchup’s over/under, in 11 of 22 games this year.
- Los Angeles has played in 14 games this season (56% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 157 points.
- The Mystics have hit the over in eight of their 25 games with a set total (32%).
- The Sparks have hit the over in 11 of their 25 games with a set total (44%).
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Moneyline Winner: Mystics (-155)
- Prediction: Mystics 88, Sparks 74
- Washington has an 11-4 record in games when it was listed as a moneyline favorite (winning 73.3% of those games).
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Mystics Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Mystics this season is Brittney Sykes, who averages 14.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.
- Tianna Hawkins leads Washington in rebounding, averaging 5.2 per game, while Natasha Cloud leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 6.0 in each contest.
- The Mystics get the most three-point shooting production out of Sykes, who knocks down 1.0 three per game.
- The Washington steals leader is Sykes, who averages 2.2 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Queen Egbo, who compiles 0.7 rejections per contest.
Mystics Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Elena Delle Donne | Out | Ankle |
| Shakira Austin | Out | Hip |
| Kristi Toliver | Out | Plantar Fasciitis |
| Ariel Atkins | Out | Ankle |
Sparks Leaders
- Nneka Ogwumike averages 19.9 points and 9.0 rebounds per game for the Sparks, enough to make him the leading scorer and rebounder on the team.
- Jordin Canada’s assist statline leads Los Angeles; she records 5.9 assists per game.
- Ogwumike (1.7 steals per game) is the steal leader for Los Angeles while Azura Stevens (0.9 blocks per game) is the block leader.
Sparks Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Chiney Ogwumike | Out | Foot |
| Nia Clouden | Out | Knee |
| Karlie Samuelson | Out | Knee |
| Katie Lou Samuelson | Out | Personal |
All stats in this article refer to the 2023 regular season.
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