WNBA Los Angeles Sparks vs Washington Mystics Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 08-17-2018 19:00 EDT

Spread: Washington Mystics -2.5

Total: +161.5

Two teams that are sitting in the second place of their respective conference are clashing today, when last season’s finalists Los Angeles Sparks, who ended a small losing streak and want to continue on the winning ways are visiting Washington Mystics, who are red-hot, having won six straight games.

The Sparks are 19-13 (14-17 ATS) so far in the league and are sitting in the 2^nd place of the West. In their latest matchup they ended a 2-game losing skid with a home victory against the Liberty, 74-66. The Mystics are 20-11 (18-12-1 ATS) so far in the league and are sitting in the 2^nd place of the East. They are 7-1 in their last 8 games and in their latest matchup they were victorious against the Fever on the road, 76-62.

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Los Angeles are led in scoring by Candace Parker with 18 ppg. She also adds 4.8 assists and leads the team in rebounding with 8.1 per game, while Nneka Ogwumike follows with 15.7 ppg, adding 6.9 rebounds per game. Chelsea Gray adds 15.1 ppg, 3.4 rebounds and leading the team in assists with 5.2 per game. Washington are led in scoring by Elena Delle Donne with 21.2 ppg. She also leads the team in rebounding with 7.2 per game, while Kristi Toliver follows with 13.9 ppg, adding a team-best 4.4 assists per game. Ariel Atkins adds 11.4 ppg.

This will be the third meeting between those two teams so far this season with each one having won on the road. Mystics won with a 74-83 score and Sparks with 86-97. Mystics have a 10-5 home record so far, while Sparks are 8-7 on the road. Washington have a better offense with 85.1 ppg to Los Angeles’ 79.1, while Los Angeles are better defensively, allowing a league-best of 76.9 ppg to Washington’s 81.6. Los Angeles have a better accuracy from the field (45.7% to 44.9%), while Washington have a better accuracy from behind the arc (36.1% to 34.9%). Los Angeles commit fewer turnovers (12.1 to 12.4) and dish more dimes per game (18.6 to 17.8), while Washington grab more boards per game (32.6 to 30.9). Mystics are coming in this game hot and have been very effective at home throughout the season, so expect them to win one way or another today.

Los Angeles Sparks vs Washington Mystics Prediction: Washington Mystics -2.5 (-108)