Mystics vs Dream
May 16, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dream +7
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The Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics meet Friday in WNBA action at the CareFirst Arena. Here’s a Mystics vs Dream Prediction. This article will include a Mystics vs Dream Pick.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Dream won 15 games last season and now begin the Karl Smesko era. The Dream have made the playoffs the last two years, but they haven’t won a playoff series since the 2018 season. Last season the Dream were the worst scoring team in the WNBA and time will tell if that’s going to improve. However, the Dream made splashy additions in Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones, which will improve the defense. With 13 all-star berths between them, the Dream have star power and will be more watchable this season.
Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard will have less attention on them with those additions, and it should free up the offense. The Dream are still a step or two behind the contenders, but this is a playoff roster and there’s a chance to win their first series in seven years.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Mystics won 14 games last season and will begin the Sydney Johnson era. The Mystics missed the playoffs last year and haven’t won a playoff since 2019 when they won the title. The Mystics are a team in rebuild mode, as they moved off of veterans and drafted Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. If things don’t break well, Brittney Sykes could be moved as well for even more draft capital. If anything, losing this season wouldn’t be a bad thing when you consider DC native Azzi Fudd could be in play. The Mystics are young, but there seems to be a plan in place and this could be a good team in a year or two. Trust the process, folks.
Mystics vs Dream Injury Report
The Mystics will be without Aaliyah Edwards, Shakira Austin, and Georgia Amoore.
The Dream will be without Jordin Canada.
Mystics vs Dream Prediction
The Dream should be favored because they’re the more experienced, talented team that has expectations. The Mystics are young, not expected to win, and are banged up. However, this is a lot of points for a season opener, especially with both teams breaking in new coaches. Also, the Dream have new key players, and it could take time for them to get comfortable.
Moreover, we made endless money on the Mystics last season. The Mystics don’t get respect from oddsmakers, but they’ve covered 20 of their last 28 games when underdogs of five or more points. Seven of those covers were outright victories. Also, don’t let youth convince you there’s no talent. The Mystics have some players who can surprise. Give me the points with the Mystics.
