Sparks vs. Mystics WNBA Picks & Bets (Tuesday)
The WNBA returns on Tuesday after the All-Star break. The slate is loaded with five games, including some of the best teams in the league. Let's take a deeper look at a few of these matchups for my best WNBA picks and bets of the day for Sparks vs. Mystics.
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Tuesday’s Best WNBA Picks & Bets: Sparks vs. Mystics
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Los Angeles Sparks at Washington Mystics
These two teams played in their last game before the All-Star break in a game where the Sparks used a scorching shooting performance to win 99-80. This game comes back to the East Coast, and the Mystics are now the favorites.
The Sparks have been playing some high-scoring games recently. They've been a part of four consecutive overs, and a big reason why is their 90.5 points per game (PPG) average over those four games. Despite their 8-14 record, their offense has been one of the best in the league with a sixth-ranked offensive rating. They shoot at a 45% clip, which is fourth-best in the league, and they've had success against a lot of defenses.
Washington, as they showed last week, will have their hands full with Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby and Azura Stevens, who all had strong performances in their last meeting. However, the Los Angeles defense is another story. The 86.9 PPG they allow is better than only the lowly Sun. The Mystics shot about their season averages last Tuesday, which was an uncharacteristically good performance by the Sparks defense. I expect Washington to do even better at home and for both of these teams to play to the over.
Pick: Over 167.5 Points (-112)