The Atlanta Dream (0-0) and Washington Mystics (0-0) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC. The game will be broadcast live on ION.
Let's get into my Dream vs. Mystics predictions and WNBA picks.
The Dream are favored by -6.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 158 (-110/-110). The Dream are a -245 favorite to win outright, while the Mystics are +200 to pull off the upset.
Dream vs. Mystics Odds
| Dream Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -110 | 158 -110o / -110u | -245 |
| Mystics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -110 | 158 -110o / -110u | +200 |
Dream vs. Mystics Picks
Spread
We're backing the Dream at -6.5.
Moneyline
There's no value in the Dream vs. Mystics moneyline, but if we were forced to choose a side, we'd back the Mystics.
Over/Under
There's no value in the Dream vs. Mystics over/under.
My Pick: Dream -6.5
- Dream vs. Mystics spread: Dream -5.5, Mystics +5.5
- Dream vs. Mystics over/under: 158 (-110/-110)
- Dream vs. Mystics moneyline: Dream -245, Mystics +200
- Dream vs. Mystics best bet:Dream -6.5
Dream vs. Mystics Preview
The Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream are set to tip off the WNBA season on Friday night.
Rookie sensation Sonia Citron, who’s already generating buzz as a potential Rookie of the Year contender, is expected to star for the Mystics. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Dream are generating buzz because of their potential to break out of a prolonged franchise slump.
Under the guidance of head coach Karl Smesko, there is cautious optimism that the Dream can ascend to a competitive tier, alongside teams like Seattle and Phoenix. The Dream's roster, often likened to a slightly enhanced version of the Dallas Wings, has yet to fulfill its potential, which creates intrigue about how they'll perform this season.
Both teams have intriguing aspects to watch: the Mystics with their rebuilding and potential for young stars to step up, and the Dream with a promising coach hoping to elevate the team's performance.
Whether it’s Citron’s potential breakout or Smesko’s impact on the Dream, this game serves as an enticing opener for what promises to be a compelling WNBA season.
Dream vs. Mystics Prediction
There are numerous ways to bet the opening contest of the WNBA season, but we see value on the Dream at -6.5.
Best Bet: Dream -6.5
