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Washington (11-10) at Los Angeles (7-14)
- When: Jul 15 2025, 10:00 PM
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- TV: MNMT
WNBA Preview and Prediction: Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Spread: Washington -2.5 | Total: 165.5
Washington Mystics Breakdown
The Mystics have turned crunch time into an art form lately. They’ve won three straight games, all in dramatic fashion, two by just two points and Sunday’s 74-69 comeback win in Seattle. That fourth-quarter surge included outscoring the Storm 27-14 despite going a miserable 3-of-14 from deep. It wasn’t pretty, but it was gritty, exactly the identity Washington is embracing.
Veteran guard Brittney Sykes is leading the charge. She’s topped the team in scoring in back-to-back games and continues to set the tone on both ends of the floor. “We’ve been poised and confident, especially on the defensive end,” she noted, and the Mystics’ ability to lock in late has been the key difference.
Now sitting at 11-10, Washington aims to secure its first four-game win streak of the season, and climb above the betting spread in the process. Their recent form (7-3 over their last 10) gives them strong momentum heading into Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Sparks Breakdown
Don’t look now, but the Sparks are starting to show signs of life. LA snapped out of a tough stretch with a pair of nail-biter wins, including Sunday’s 92-88 thriller over Connecticut. They’ve been grinding for every inch, and coach Lynne Roberts praised the team’s composure late in games: “I never sensed the team get tight.”
Kelsey Plum has finally found her scoring groove, leading LA in points two straight games for the first time all year. Azura Stevens added a dominant double-double (21 pts, 11 reb), drilling five threes in the win, while Rae Burrell brought a spark off the bench in just her fourth game back from injury.
The Sparks are still struggling at home (only two wins at Crypto.com Arena all season), but they’ll look to build back-to-back home wins for the first time. That’ll require cleaner defense and matching Washington’s energy in crunch time.
WNBA Game Prediction:
The Mystics have found their late-game rhythm and have a knack for finishing strong, especially on the road against struggling home teams like the Sparks. LA has shown flashes, but inconsistency and defensive lapses remain an issue. Expect Washington’s experience and poise to shine through in clutch moments.
The Mystics should control the tempo with their late-game poise and defense. Back Washington to cover the -2.5 spread. The Sparks’ inconsistency at home and the Mystics’ clutch play tilt this matchup toward Washington. Total sits high, and both teams have been grinding wins, lean the under on 165.5.
Score Prediction: Washington 83, Los Angeles 76
Best Bet: Washington -2.5
Total: Under 165.5
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
