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

Published 9:39 pm Thursday, August 22, 2024

Two struggling squads meet 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 aim to halt a five-game losing run versus the Sparks, who have lost five straight.

You can see betting info for this matchup below in the article.

Email newsletter signup

Place your bets on any WNBA matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

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

Sign up for WNBA League Pass on Amazon Prime Video to get live and on-demand access to WNBA games

Mystics vs. Sparks Game Odds

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

Bet on this or any WNBA matchup at BetMGM

Mystics and Sparks Betting Insights

  • The Mystics are 17-10-1 against the spread this year.
  • The Mystics have played 28 games this season, and 15 of them have hit the over.
  • The Sparks are 13-14-1 against the spread this year.
  • Los Angeles’ ATS record as a 5.5-point underdog or more is 10-5.
  • Out of 28 Sparks games so far this year, 14 have hit the over.

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

Rep your team with officially licensed WNBA gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

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)

Get tickets for any WNBA game at Ticketmaster, StubHub or Vivid Seats.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.