The Los Angeles Sparks (16-17) and Washington Mystics (15-18) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m. EDT at CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN3.
The Sparks are favored by -3 on the spread, with the over/under set at 171.5 (-112o / -108u). The Sparks are a -162 favorite to win outright, while the Mystics are +136 to pull off the upset.
Let’s get into my Sparks vs. Mystics predictions and WNBA picks.
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Sparks vs. Mystics Odds, Pick
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- Sparks vs. Mystics Spread: Sparks -3 (-108), Mystics +3 (-112)
- Sparks vs. Mystics Over/Under: 171.5 (-112o / -108u)
- Sparks vs. Mystics Moneyline: Sparks -162, Mystics +136
- Sparks vs. Mystics Best Bet: Sparks Moneyline
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Despite their losing record this season, the Sparks are on a roll right now.
They have won seven of their past ten games and will face a Mystics team that is going the opposite way, with a 4-6 record in their previous ten contests.
Plus, Los Angeles has their number. The Sparks beat the Mystics in both matchups in 2025 with relative ease.
LA won 99-80 on July 15 and again 93-86 one week later.
On top of that, the Sparks are a great road team. They have a 10-7 record playing far from home.
This aligns with our Bet Labs recommendation to back Los Angeles today.
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The Value on the Middle Pack system targets mid-tier WNBA teams —those winning between roughly one-fifth and two-thirds of their games— when they’re listed as moderate moneyline favorites during the regular season.
These are teams that aren’t dominant, but competent enough to handle business against less consistent competition.
The opposing teams are typically deeper into their season, with 20 to 68 games played, which provides a more stable benchmark for performance trends.
By focusing on the sweet spot of moneylines between minus 180 and minus 148, this system identifies value where public attention may lean too heavily on the opponent’s perceived experience or momentum, allowing efficient teams to be slightly underpriced in favorable matchups.
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Best Bet: Sparks ML (-155, Fanatics)
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