The Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Gateway Center. Here’s a Dream vs Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Dream vs Mystics Pick.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. The Mystics have won 3 of their last 5 road games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 84.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 85.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 17.1 points and 2.6 assists. Kiki Iriafen is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 27.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream have yet to lose back-to-back games this season. The Dream have won 3 straight home games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 83.2 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 79.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Allisha Gray is averaging 20.2 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 17.9 points and 3.4 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 29.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Mystics have lost 12 of their last 13 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Dream have won eight of their last nine games at Gateway Center Arena.
- The Dream have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games following a home win.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Mystics have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Dream have lost three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Mystics’ last six games against the Dream following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Dream’s last five home games against the Mystics following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Angel Reese has recorded 8+ rebounds in 15 consecutive appearances – the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Allisha Gray ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (3.1) this season.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Shakira Austin ranks 4th amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (10.8) this season.
- Michaela Onyenwere leads all Washington Mystics players in three-pointers per 36 minutes (2.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent free throws made per game this season (12.3).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.2).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.8).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.3).
Dream vs Mystics Injury Report
The Dream will be without Brionna Jones due to a knee injury.
Sonia Citron is questionable for the Mystics with a foot sprain. Lauren Betts is questionable with an illness.
Dream vs Mystics Prediction
The Dream have been impressive this season and should be favoured at home, but double-digit points is a bit disrespectful. The Mystics have held their own up to this point and are a team that’s thrived over the years as an underdog. Those who have followed along would know. In fact, 3 of the Mystics’ 4 wins this season have come as underdogs. The Mystics have covered 7 of their last 9 games as an underdog. The Mystics are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games as a double-digit underdog. I’m grabbing the boatload of points with the Mystics on Saturday evening.