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Mystics vs Sparks Betting Pick
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
The Washington Mystics got off to a hot start this WNBA season, while the Los Angeles Sparks got off to a slow start. They have reversed roles somewhat since then, setting up this clash between the fifth-place Mystics and seventh-place Sparks. In our WNBA picks for Tuesday, we break down Mystics vs Sparks in a game that could be very meaningful from a seeding perspective as the WNBA season wears on.
Why Bet The Mystics:
✅ There is a lot more to it than this, but the Washington Mystics have been incredible when Elena Delle Donne has been on the floor. The Mystics are 11-4 with Delle Donne available, as opposed to 3-6 when she has been out managing her back injury. She is expected to play on Tuesday, and it is worth backing the Mystics for that reason alone as a short favorite.
✅ The LA Sparks have the second worst net rating in the WNBA, with their defense being a huge reason for that. Los Angeles has the second worst defensive rating in the W, and their lack of consistent defensive performance simply will not cut it against a team as dangerous as the Mystics. Expect a huge performance from Washington on the offensive end.
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✅ The Sparks won the only previous meeting between these teams this season, but some context is required there. Delle Donne was out for the Mystics, who still nearly came back from 12 points down after three quarters to win the game. Here, the Mystics will look like a very different team than the one the Sparks beat in that game.
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics start the second half of the WNBA season with the fifth best record in the league. Here, they look to start the second half of their campaign with a bang against the Los Angeles Sparks. In order to do that, they will need to play better than they did on defense against the Sparks earlier this season.
Washington allowed the Sparks to shoot 49% from the field and 42% from three-point range in their first meeting of this season. With the Sparks having scoring weapons all over the floor, Washington cannot afford to let that happen again. But having Elena Delle Donne back in the fold will help them offset the offensive the Sparks, something the Mystics could not rely on in that previous matchup.
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks have been playing some decent basketball of late, moving into the top-eight in the WNBA standings. While it would be easy to attribute their improvement on the firing of Derek Fisher, the fact that the Sparks have had more home games has been a more significant explanation. Here, the Sparks continue in the midst of a seven-game homestand, and look for a huge win over a quality opponent.
For the Sparks, defense is going to be the key to this game. They will have to worry about Delle Donne this time around, along with the other weapons that the Mystics faced them with in their first meeting. Washington made 11 of their 23 three-point shot attempts in that first matchup, and the Sparks will need to be better at guarding the perimeter here.