Mystics vs. Sparks odds, tips and betting trends - 7/22/2025
Its last time out, Washington was defeated by Los Angeles 99-80 on the road, with Shakira Austin (16 PTS, 8 REB, 3 STL, 3 BLK, 53.3 FG%) and Sug Sutton (14 PTS, 55.6 FG%, 2-2 from 3PT) the top performers. Dearica Hamby (26 PTS, 52.6 FG%, 2-3 from 3PT) and Rickea Jackson (22 PTS, 69.2 FG%) led the way for the Sparks in the win.
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