TakeNote’s Betting Notebook 📒: 8/31 Prop of the Day: 🏀 Dearica Hamby Over 17.5 Points Dearica Hamby gets an excellent matchup against the Washington Mystics in what is a must-win game for the Sparks to clinch a postseason spot. With the Mystics already eliminated from playoff contention, the Sparks need to capitalize on this opportunity. The Mystics have struggled defensively all season, ranking 8th in points allowed to forwards. Advanced metrics also favor Hamby in this matchup. Washington allows the fourth-most points in the restricted area. This is huge, as 74% of Hamby’s points come from that zone. Against teams with bottom-five defensive ratings, she has surpassed her scoring line in 6/7 games. In H2H matchups this season, she’s cleared this line in all three meetings, scoring 26, 24, and 26 points. Minutes shouldn’t be a concern. With the Sparks needing a win, she’s expected to log heavy minutes, likely 29 or more unless it's a blowout. On the other hand, some Mystics starters, such as Shakira Austin, may see limited minutes, seeing only 15 last game. This evidence points to Hamby having a favorable path to another strong scoring performance. #gamblingX #playerprops #wnba #wnbapicks #wnbaprops #sports #draftkings
