Sparks vs. Mystics: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 17

The Los Angeles Sparks (16-17) take on the Washington Mystics (15-18) at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 17, 2025 on ESPN3 and MNMT.

In Los Angeles' last game, it defeated Dallas 97-96. The Sparks were led by Kelsey Plum, who finished with 28 points, five assists and two steals, and Dearica Hamby, with 20 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.

Washington won on the road over Indiana, 88-84, in its last game. Its top performers were Sonia Citron (21 PTS, 46.2 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT) and Kiki Iriafen (18 PTS, 12 REB, 75 FG%).

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Sparks vs. Mystics Betting Lines

Take a look below at the most up-to-date betting lines for the Sparks-Mystics game.

• Favorite: Sparks (-3)
• Total: 170.5
• Sparks Moneyline: -164
• Mystics Moneyline: +134

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Sparks Betting Insights

• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Sparks have an implied win probability of 62.1%.
• Los Angeles has been favored on the moneyline 14 times this season. They've finished 7-7 in those games.
• The Sparks have compiled a 16-17-0 record against the spread this season.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have scored more than 170.5 points in 20 of 33 games this season.
• The Sparks have had an average of 167.3 points in their games this season, 3.2 fewer than this matchup's total.

Mystics Betting Insights

• The moneyline for this contest implies a 42.7% chance of a victory for the Mystics.
• Washington has won eight, or 42.1%, of the 19 games it has played as the underdog this season.
• The Mystics have won 16 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 17 times.
• Washington has played 12 games this season that finished with a combined score over 170.5 points.
• The average total for Mystics games this season is 159.3 points, 11.2 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Key Stats for Sparks vs. Mystics

• The 86.6 points per game Los Angeles averages are 5.8 more points than Washington allows (80.8).
• The Sparks have a 16-8 record when scoring more than 80.8 points.
• In 2025, Los Angeles' offense has been slightly worse at home, where it scores 85.9 points per game, compared to on the road, where it scores 87.2. On the defensive side of the ball it has been slightly worse when playing at home, where it concedes 89.2 points per game, versus on the road, where it allows its opponents to average 88.
• Washington scores an average of 79 points per game, 9.6 fewer points than the 88.6 Los Angeles gives up.
• The Mystics have put together a 7-1 record in games when they've scored more than 88.6 points.
• Washington averages 79.3 points per game at home, 0.5 more than away (78.8). On defense, it gives up 79.6 per game, 2.4 fewer points than on the road (82).

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