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August 28, 2026 β’ crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 28, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Washington Mystics (24-16) meets Los Angeles Sparks (14-25) at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Washington Mystics
Visiting Side
Record
24-16
Los Angeles Sparks
Home Side
Record
14-25
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WAS
|
23 | 28 | 17 | 14 | 82 |
|
LOS
|
23 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 88 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
39%
Washington Mystics
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Los Angeles Sparks
Projected Score
WAS 76
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LOS 87
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Los Angeles Sparks maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Washington Mystics controls the glass more effectively.
- Los Angeles Sparks shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Washington Mystics
STAT
Los Angeles Sparks
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Los Angeles Sparks plays on familiar turf at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Washington Mystics Could Win
Washington Mystics generates 83.0 points per game while shooting 39.7%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks Could Win
Los Angeles Sparks produces 86.2 points per game on 46.3% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Los Angeles Sparks's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
12,551
Closing Odds
Line: WSH -5.5 | O/U: 167.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Nneka Ogwumike
24
Team Assists
Erica Wheeler
8
Team Points
Sonia Citron
22
Team Assists
Georgia Amoore
5
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Washington Mystics (28.6%)
Los Angeles Sparks (71.4%)
Total Submissions: 64 circles
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