The Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics meet Thursday 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 Atlanta Dream need a win to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Dream has lost 3 straight road games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 88.3 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Rhyne Howard is averaging 18.6 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Allisha Gray is averaging 18.4 points and 2.1 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 5 of their last 8 games. The Mystics have split their last 6 home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 82.9 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 86.2 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 18.6 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 15.6 points and 1.7 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 29.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Dream has lost each of its last three games as a road favorite.
- The Mystics have won each of their last five games against the Dream after coming off overtime.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Mystics’ last six games.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Mystics have lost eight of their last nine home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Dream have won each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games following a home win.
- The Dream has covered the spread in four of its last five road games against the Mystics.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mystics’ last six games at CareFirst Arena following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Dream’s last five night games against the Mystics following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Kiki Iriafen has recorded 10+ rebounds in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Allisha Gray ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (67) this season.
- Rhyne Howard ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goals made per game this season (5.8).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.6).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (6.2).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.4).
Mystics vs Dream Injury Report
Georgia Amoore is questionable for the Mystics with knee soreness. Sonia Citron is also questionable with knee soreness.
The Dream will be without Brionna Jones due to a knee injury. Aaliyah Nye is out with a knee injury.
Mystics vs Dream Prediction
I need to know the status of Citron before pulling the trigger, but I want the points with the Mystics. If you’ve followed me over the years, you know the drill with the Mystics. We fade this team as a favorite and back them as an underdog. The Mystics are 4-0 ATS and 3-1 SU in their last 4 games as an underdog. If you want a larger sample size, the Mystics are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog. The Dream is coming off three straight road losses in which they were favored. Again, check the status of Citron before doing anything. Still, I want the points with Washington at home.