Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks
Event Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Washington Mystics (16-23) are set to visit Crypto.com Arena on Sunday to challenge the Los Angeles Sparks (17-19).
In their most recent game, the Washington Mystics suffered a defeat against the New York Liberty, finishing with a score of 89-63. The Mystics recorded a field goal shooting percentage of 41.5%, hitting 27 of 65 attempts, and converted 5 out of 24 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they made 4 of 6 shots, achieving a 66.7% success rate. On the boards, they gathered 22 rebounds, including 6 offensive. They also tallied 17 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and snagged 4 steals. Defensively, Washington allowed their opponents to shoot 50.0% from the field, with New York going 28 for 56. New York notched up 7 assists and 7 steals, while grabbing 35 rebounds (7 of them offensive) and failing to record a block. The Liberty had a stellar performance at the free-throw line, achieving 82.1% by sinking 23 of 28 attempts, and made 10 out of 21 attempts from beyond the arc.
Sonia Citron played a crucial role in the game, scoring 18 points on 7 of 14 shooting over 32 minutes, while also grabbing 3 rebounds and providing 1 assist.
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The Washington Mystics enter this matchup with a 16-23 record this season. They average 78.3 points per game (ranking 11th in the league) and shoot 44.4% from the field. Washington has a three-point shooting percentage of 33.3% (220 of 660) and a free-throw shooting percentage of 75.9%. The team averages 33.2 rebounds and has dished out 747 assists this season, ranking 10th in assists in the league. They turn the ball over 14.5 times per game and commit an average of 18.4 fouls. On the defensive end, the Mystics force 12.7 turnovers per game while committing 19.9 fouls. They allow an opponent field goal percentage of 44.3% (495 of 776) and average giving up 31.9 rebounds each game. Washington ranks 7th in allowing assists, with 771 given up this season, and allows an average of 81.2 points per game (7th in the league).
In their last game, the Los Angeles Sparks fell short against the Phoenix Mercury, ending with a score of 92-84. The Sparks secured 24 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 29 rebounds. They committed 16 turnovers but managed to secure 8 steals. The Mercury committed 14 fouls, allowing the Sparks 17 free throws, of which they made 15 for an 88.2% conversion rate. Los Angeles converted 7 of 24 three-point attempts (29.2%). They finished with a shooting percentage of 47.7%, hitting 31 out of 65 attempts. Defensively, the Sparks allowed the Mercury to make 33 of 69 shots (47.8%) and a solid 44.0% from three-point range (11 of 25), along with a free-throw percentage of 83.3% (15 of 18). Los Angeles permitted Phoenix to grab a total of 32 rebounds (7 offensive).
Dearica Hamby was a standout for the Sparks in this game, scoring 25 points on 9 of 12 shooting (75.0%) and capturing 8 rebounds over 31 minutes while adding 2 assists.
The Los Angeles Sparks hold a season record of 17-19, having scored a total of 3,108 points (86.3 points per game). They average 33.0 rebounds and commit 17.6 fouls per game while achieving a free-throw percentage of 76.4%. As an attacking unit, the Sparks boast a field goal shooting percentage of 46.1%, ranking 2nd in the league. They assist on average 20.9 times per game (4th in the league) and turn the ball over 14.4 times a game. Defensively, the Sparks rank 13th in points allowed per game with an average of 88.6. Their defense gives up 36.1% on three-point shots (351 of 973), while opponents convert 83.1% of their free-throw attempts. They allow 22.2 assists and 33.0 rebounds, ranking 12th and 4th in the WNBA respectively, and force their opponents into 12.7 turnovers per game while permitting teams to shoot 45.9% from the field (12th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Bet on Washington
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