Sparks vs. Mystics prediction: Los Angeles predicted to win Sunday's WNBA matchup [8/17/2025]

The Washington Mystics and Los Angeles Sparks will lock horns in the WNBA at CareFirst Arena on Sunday, starting at 3:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven WNBA model predicts the Sparks as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Sparks-Mystics game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Sparks with a win probability of 67%, while the Mystics have 33%."

The Mystics, led by Kiki Iriafen, Shakira Austin and Sonia Citron, will face off against the Sparks, whose lineup includes Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby and Azura Stevens.

For a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sparks vs. Mystics predictions page.

Mystics vs. Sparks prediction: Who will win, cover the spread?

Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's WNBA matchup between the Sparks and Mystics 10,000 times as part of our WNBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Sparks a 67% chance of beating the Mystics.

According to our model, the Sparks (-3.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 172 points has a 61% chance of staying under.

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	-3.5 (-105)	+3.5 (-115)
Moneyline	-160	+138
Total	o172 (-110)	u172 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Sparks vs. Mystics picks and best bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Sparks vs. Mystics matchup is on the spread.

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Sparks vs. Mystics player props

WNBA player props are a popular way to wager on the Los Angeles vs. Washington game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at CareFirst Arena.

Kelsey Plum is expected to lead the Sparks in scoring, while Kiki Iriafen is projected to be the top scorer for the Mystics.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every WNBA game this season.

Sparks vs. Mystics game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's action between the Mystics and Sparks at CareFirst Arena is scheduled to start at 3:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics
• Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
• Time: 3:00PM ET/12:00PM PT
• Venue: CareFirst Arena

Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Sparks vs. Mystics matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

We predict the Sparks, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat the Mystics on Sunday.

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