This Friday night, the Gateway Center Arena will host a WNBA matchup between the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream. Both teams are struggling this season, with the Mystics sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and 10th overall with a 12-24 record. The Atlanta Dream share a similar record at 12-24 but rank slightly higher at 9th overall. Despite their poor performances, recent betting trends favor the Mystics in this game.
Game Details
- Date: September 13, Friday
- Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
- Location: Gateway Center Arena, Atlanta
- TV: ION
- Stream: NBA League Pass
Odds and Betting Lines
- Moneyline: Washington Mystics (+102) vs. Atlanta Dream (-110)
- Spread: Washington Mystics (+1.5 -110) vs. Atlanta Dream (-1.5 -110)
- Total (O/U): 158.5
Washington Mystics Overview The Mystics recently delivered an impressive performance, defeating the Chicago Sky 89-58. Aaliyah Edwards was a standout, contributing 15 points and 10 rebounds. For the season, Washington averages 79.29 points per game while conceding 83.14. Ariel Atkins leads the team with a scoring average of 14.9 points per game.
Top Performers for Washington Mystics:
- Ariel Atkins: 14.0 PTS, 3.6 REB, 3.3 AST, 1.5 STL
- Aaliyah Edwards: 7.8 PTS, 5.7 REB, 1.4 AST, 0.7 STL
- Julie Vanloo: 7.7 PTS, 1.7 REB, 4.6 AST, 0.5 STL
Atlanta Dream Overview The Atlanta Dream come into this game after a 76-64 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Allisha Gray led with 17 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. The Dream average 76.97 points per game and allow 80.78. Rhyne Howard is Atlanta’s top scorer with an average of 17.9 points per game.
Top Performers for Atlanta Dream:
- Rhyne Howard: 17.9 PTS, 4.5 REB, 3.1 AST, 1.7 STL
- Allisha Gray: 15.8 PTS, 4.1 REB, 2.6 AST, 1.0 STL
- Tina Charles: 14.9 PTS, 9.6 REB, 2.3 AST, 0.9 STL
Injury Report
- Washington Mystics: Shakira Austin (Ankle) – Questionable
- Atlanta Dream: Cheyenne Parker (Ankle) – Out for the season; Aerial Powers (Calf) – Out indefinitely
Betting Trends
- Washington Mystics: 8-1 ATS in last 9 games; 6-2 SU in last 8 games; 5-0 ATS and SU in last 5 road games
- Atlanta Dream: 10-4-1 ATS in last 15 games; 2-7 SU in last 9 games; 4-15-1 ATS in last 20 games vs. Washington
Summary and Prediction Both teams are among the weakest in the league, suggesting a close and potentially low-scoring game. The Mystics have shown recent improvement and come into this game with confidence. Given their recent form and head-to-head performance, the Washington Mystics are predicted to edge out the Atlanta Dream with a final score of 82-80.
