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 Dream vs Mystics Pick.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. The Dream have lost 4 of their last 6 road games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 89.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 85.9 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Allisha Gray is averaging 18.8 points and 3 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 17.2 points and 3.6 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 13 of their last 19 games. The Mystics have won 7 of their last 9 home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 81.7 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 83.2 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 15.9 points and 2.6 assists. Kiki Iriafen is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 29.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Mystics have won four of their last five games as home underdogs.
- The Dream have lost each of their last five road games against Mystics teams that held a winning record.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites following a home win.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won six of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Mystics have lost four of their last five games against Dream teams that held a winning record.
- The Dream have covered the spread in each of their last three games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Dream’s last seven night games against the Mystics following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the Mystics’ last 12 home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Michaela Onyenwere ranks 5th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.9%) this season.
- Sonia Citron ranks 6th amongst qualified players for FT% (89.2%) this season.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Angel Reese has recorded 10+ rebounds in four consecutive appearances – the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Allisha Gray ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (101) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for free throw percentage this season (74.8%).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goals made per game this season (5.7).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (6.0).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.3).
Mystics vs Dream Injury Report
The Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Te-Hina Paopao is out for the Dream with a leg injury.
Mystics vs Dream Prediction
The Dream are favored because they’re the sexier team, but those who have followed along over the years already know the deal with the Mystics. You fade this team as favorites and back them as underdogs. The Mystics have covered 7 of their last 8 games and always show up as underdogs. Also, we’re to the point where the Mystics aren’t just a team to bet on; this team is good. The Mystics have size, dominate the paint, and are feeling themselves a bit now. Austin and Iriafen have pep in their step. Don’t sleep. The Dream are 2-13 ATS in their last 15 games and haven’t covered two straight games since June 20. Give me the Mystics and the points, and I’ll probably be on the ML as well.