The Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 15. According to PrizePicks Team Picks, the Mystics enter as 6.5-point favorites on the spread, with a 1.35x payout if they win.
The Mystics (19-14) own a comfortable 5.5-game edge over Portland for the final playoff spot despite losing their last two outings in Las Vegas. The Sparks (12-21) trailed the Liberty by 26 points entering the fourth quarter on Thursday, but Los Angeles outscored New York 40-18 in the final 10 minutes to fall short, 85-81.
Below, we'll break down our Sparks vs. Mystics prediction and picks for Saturday's WNBA game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Sparks vs. Mystics Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Saturday, August 15
Los Angeles is 1-4 since trading star G Kelsey Plum to Phoenix on August 2. The Sparks’ only victory during the stretch was the biggest upset this season, shocking the league-leading Lynx as 16.5-point underdogs, 89-82, on August 6.
L.A. has managed to cover the point spread in three consecutive underdog opportunities, capped by an 8.5-point dog cover at New York. Since beating the Fever and Sky at home in early July, the Sparks have slumped to a 2-10 record in the past 12 outings.
The Mystics climbed back into the playoff race with seven consecutive wins before their pair of losses at Las Vegas. Washington pulled out a perfect 6-0 homestand, including outright underdog wins over Dallas twice, Las Vegas, and Atlanta.
In their first matchup this season in D.C., the Sparks tripped up the Mystics, 92-87, as 2.5-point underdogs on May 29. The teams combined to shoot 11 of 42 from 3-point range, but Los Angeles outscored Washington 48-36 in the middle two quarters.
Sparks vs. Mystics Spread, Over/Under – Saturday, August 15
The Mystics enter Saturday’s game as 6.5-point home favorites against the Sparks, returning a 1.35x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
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Sparks vs. Mystics Injury Report for Saturday, August 15
Let’s dive into the full Sparks vs. Mystics injury report for Saturday, August 15, via WNBA.com.
Los Angeles Sparks Injury Report
- G Monique Akoa Makani (ankle) - OUT
- F Cameron Brink (ribs) - Questionable
Washington Mystics Injury Report
- None
Sparks vs. Mystics Prediction on Winner – 8/15/26
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Sparks vs. Mystics prediction on the winner for Saturday, August 15, in the WNBA game on WNBA League Pass.
- The Mystics are tied with the Valkyries for the lowest defensive field goal percentage (42.5%). Washington ranks first in opponent’s effective field goal percentage (48.7%).
- During L.A.’s three-game slide, the Sparks have been held to 27-of-93 shooting from long distance (29.0%).
- According to WNBA.com, the Mystics own the second-lowest home eFG% at 48.3%. However, Washington shot 54.0% or higher three times during their 6-0 homestand.
- Washington has struggled in the favorite role, covering four times in 12 tries.
- Since July 8, the Sparks are 9-2 against the spread in the underdog role.
- Los Angeles has won four of the last five meetings with Washington, while the underdog has covered in the past four matchups.
- The Mystics are 2-5 at home coming off a road game with both victories coming by 1 point.
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Sparks vs. Mystics Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks – 8/15/26
Here are the top Sparks vs. Mystics picks to target on PrizePicks for Saturday, August 15. Today’s WNBA picks for PrizePicks include Rae Burrell and Shakira Austin.
Sparks G Rae Burrell vs. Mystics: 15.5 Points
- Burrell tallied a season-high 28 points against the Liberty, including hitting 5 of 10 shots from deep.
- It marked the seventh time in 17 road games that Burrell scored at least 16 points.
- In the first matchup against Washington, Burrell was held to 4 points in 32 minutes. She posted 10 or fewer points in each of the four meetings with the Mystics in 2025.
- Since June 17, Burrell has eclipsed this projection six of eight times following a scoring output of at least 18 points.
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Mystics C Shakira Austin vs. Sparks: 29.5 Pts + Rebs
- Austin has produced 30+ points and rebounds in five of the last six games. In the only outing she came up short, she finished with 28 combined points and rebounds against Las Vegas on Tuesday.
- The former Ole Miss standout scored 25 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the first game against Los Angeles.
- Austin is averaging 35.0 points and rebounds per game in the last four home contests, including 38 and 40 totals against Dallas.
- According to PropsMadness, Austin has finished with a P+R output less than 29 in eight of 12 matchups against teams with a defensive rating of 10th or worse (Sparks rank 14th).
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Washington sits in the final playoff position and will likely qualify for the postseason next month. The Mystics look to avoid a slip-up tonight against a Sparks team that is attempting to snap a three-game slide.
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