Mystics vs Sparks WNBA Prediction & Picks (5/21): Winless Squads Seek Tuesday Triumph

Through the first week of the new WNBA season, only three teams have yet to win a game. That would be the Indiana Fever (0-4), Washington Mystics (0-3), and Los Angeles Sparks (0-2).

After tonight, that list will be trimmed to two. In one of tonight's two late games, the Mystics and Sparks will meet at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach (10:00 pm ET, MSN) with the victor getting off of the mark for the season.

The Mystics may be winless still, but they have held their own against three of the more talented teams in the WNBA to open the season. They led the New York Liberty by eight in the fourth quarter at home in their season opener, led the Connecticut Sun by seven in the fourth on the road, and led the Seattle Storm by four in the fourth quarter at home on Sunday.

The Sparks haven't come as close to a win as the Mystics have, but they led the Atlanta Dream in the third quarter in last Tuesday's season opener in Long Beach and gave the Las Vegas Aces all they had and then some last Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena.

With what we have seen from both teams thus far, we should be in for a competitive contest tonight, even if these are two of the weaker teams in the WNBA. But who will come out on top?

Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks Odds

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Spread

• Washington Mystics +2.5 (-115)
• Los Angeles Sparks -2.5 (-105)

Over/Under

• Over 158.5 (-115)
• Under 158.5 (-105)

Moneyline

• Washington Mystics +110
• Los Angeles Sparks -130

Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks Betting Analysis

Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks Prediction & Picks

The Sparks have yet to get a big game from Cameron Brink or Rickea Jackson, their top high picks from last month's draft.

This is not to say that they aren't being impactful, however. Brink had 11 points, four assists, and two rebounds against the Dream and three points, eight rebounds, and five blocks against the Aces. Jackson, meanwhile, had seven points against three rebounds against the Dream and 13 points and three rebounds against the Aces.

The biggest bright spot for the Sparks, however, has been forward Dearica Hamby. Last season, Hamby had two 20-point games and two double-doubles in 40 games, 19 of which were starts.

She has hit the ground sprinting this season, going for 20 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the opener against the Dream and 29 points, nine rebounds, and three steals against the Aces, her former team, on Saturday.

Can she keep it going against the Mystics? Even if she does, it may not be enough to prevent a third straight loss.

There's a lot to like about what Washington has done thus far, even in defeat. They could do with more consistency and production on the offensive end, especially in the fourth quarter. In the first three games, they are shooting just 33.3% (16 of 48) from the field and 5.6% (1 of 18) from three and have been outscored 80 to 45 in the fourth (26-13 by the Liberty, 32-21 by the Sun, and 22-11 by the Storm).

But if you put yourself in a position to win time and time again, you are eventually going to break down that door. Will tonight be that night for the Mystics? Value wise, they are a great pick as a road underdog against a team that isn't much better than them, if at all.

Mystics vs Sparks Prediction: Mystics to win

Mystics vs Sparks Picks: 1) Mystics +2.5, 2) Mystics ML, 3) Dearica Hamby over 29.5 points + rebounds + assists (-125 at Bovada), 4) Ariel Atkins over 16.5 points (-130 at Bovada)

Other WNBA Betting Information

Where to Bet on the WNBA This Season

Thanks to the growing popularity of the WNBA and women's basketball, you will be able to find WNBA odds this season at sportsbooks far and wide.

In addition to offering odds on each game on the schedule, many sportsbooks also offer a variety of WNBA futures odds, such as championship winner odds, WNBA MVP odds, win total odds, and more.

There are plenty of sports betting sites you can choose from that are good for WNBA betting. In addition to BetOnline, here are several books that we have reviewed and highly recommend:

• BetDSI (review)
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• Bookmaker (review)
• Bovada (review)
• MyBookie (review)
• Sportsbetting.ag (review)

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