Mystics vs. Sparks: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 15

The Los Angeles Sparks (12-21) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when visiting the Washington Mystics (19-14) on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at CareFirst Arena. This contest is at 7:30 p.m. ET on MNMT and Spectrum SportsNet.

Washington lost to Las Vegas 83-76 in its last game. Shakira Austin led the way with 29 points and eight rebounds, followed by Sonia Citron with 17 points and eight assists.

Los Angeles lost on the road to New York, 85-81, in its last game. Its top performers were Rae Burrell (28 PTS, 52.6 FG%, 5-10 from 3PT) and Dearica Hamby (16 PTS, 63.6 FG%).

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Mystics vs. Sparks Betting Lines

Snag a look below at the latest betting lines for the Mystics-Sparks matchup.

• Favorite: Mystics (-6.5)
• Total: 173.5
• Mystics Moneyline: -250
• Sparks Moneyline: +198

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Mystics Betting Insights

• Based on this game's moneyline, the Mystics' implied win probability is 71.4%.
• Washington has won eight of the 12 games when it was favored on the moneyline this season (66.7%).
• The Mystics have won 20 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
• Washington's 33 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 173.5 points nine times.
• The Mystics have an average total of 164.6 in their matchups this year, 8.9 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Sparks Betting Insights

• The implied probability of a win by the Sparks based on the moneyline is 33.6%.
• This season, Los Angeles has won seven out of the 23 games, or 30.4%, in which it has been the underdog.
• The Sparks have compiled a 15-18-0 record against the spread this season.
• Los Angeles has played 21 games this season that have had more than 173.5 combined points scored.
• The Sparks' average game total this season has been 178.3, 4.8 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Key Stats for Mystics vs. Sparks

• Washington scores 11.7 fewer points per game (81.7) than Los Angeles gives up (93.4).
• The Mystics have a 5-0 record when scoring more than 93.4 points.
• During the 2026 season, Washington is scoring 6.9 more points per home game than on the road (85.0 at home, 78.1 on the road), and is also giving up 1.3 more points per home game compared to road games (83.4 at home, 82.1 on the road).
• Los Angeles scores an average of 88.9 points per game, 6.2 more points than the 82.7 Washington gives up to opponents.
• The Sparks have gone 12-10 when they've scored more than 82.7 points.
• At home, Los Angeles puts up 88.4 points per game, 1.0 fewer than away (89.4). On defense, it concedes 92.6 points per game at home, 1.5 fewer than on the road (94.1).

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