The Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream face off on Tuesday in an Entertainment & Sports Center. When these two teams faced off on May 20th it was the Mystics that secured the 78-73 victory.
The Mystics come into this game 5-2 record overall, but they are coming off a really disappointing loss in their last game against the Chicago Sky. The Mystics only scored 13 points in the third quarter, and that led to the 82-73 defeat. Washington is averaging 81.7 points, while their defense is giving up 75.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th, while their defense is ranked 3rd. Elena Delle Donne has been the top player for the Mystics, averaging 18.2 points while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from behind the three-point line.
On the other side of this matchup is the Dream who sit with a 4-2 record overall but in the last game, they were defeated by the Washington Mystics. In the 4th quarter, they were outscored 24-15 and lost by five points. The Dream is averaging 79.2 points, while their defense is giving up 77.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th, and the offense has had some quarters where they have really struggled. The offensive rating is 98 which is 10th in the WNBA. There are only two players that are averaging double figures. Rhyne Howard has been the top player for Atlanta, averaging 20.5 points while shooting 43.7 percent from the field.
The Mystics have been a bit more consistent, and it’s because of the offense. Washington is averaging 81.7 points and their offense is going to be too much for Atlanta in this game. Look for Washington to put up at least 81 points, and they will secure the victory. Back Washington against the spread.