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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Los Angeles Sparks vs Washington Mystics predictions for WNBA Friday.
The Washington Mystics and Los Angeles Sparks will lock horns in the WNBA at CareFirst Arena on Friday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven WNBA model predicts the Mystics as the most likely winner of the Sparks vs. Mystics game.
The Mystics, with stars like Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, will face off against the Sparks, who feature Dearica Hamby, Nneka Ogwumike and Ariel Atkins.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Sparks vs. Mystics prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's WNBA matchup between the Sparks and Mystics, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Mystics a 60% chance of defeating the Sparks.
According to our model, the Mystics (-2.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 164.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Sparks vs. Mystics odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sparks | Mystics |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-112) | -2.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -135 |
| Total | o164.5 (-125) | u164.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sparks vs. Mystics picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Mystics -2.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Mystics | -135 |
| Total | Under 164.5 | -105 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mystics to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Sparks vs. Mystics player props
Looking for Sparks vs. Mystics WNBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at CareFirst Arena.
Dearica Hamby is expected to lead the Sparks with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, while Shakira Austin is projected to have 19 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Mystics.
Shifting focus to the first basket market, our projections highlight Dearica Hamby as the most likely player to open the scoring.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Sparks prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Sparks are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearica Hamby | 21 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 41 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| Ariel Atkins | 13 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Erica Wheeler | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| Cameron Brink | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Mystics prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Mystics:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira Austin | 19 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 42 |
| Sonia Citron | 16 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 31 |
| Georgia Amoore | 9 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| Lauren Betts | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 19 |
Sparks vs. Mystics game-day updates and essential details
Friday's action between the Mystics and Sparks at CareFirst Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics
- Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: CareFirst Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Mystics, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Sparks in Friday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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