The Phoenix Mercury (16-10) and Atlanta Dream (16-11) will meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia. The game will broadcast live on ION.
Let's get into my Mercury vs. Dream prediction and WNBA picks for Friday, August 1.
The Mercury are 3.5-point favorites over the Dream on the spread (Mercury -3.5), with the over/under set at 165.5 total points. Phoenix is a -150 favorite to win outright, while Atlanta is +125 to pull off the upset.
Mercury vs. Dream Odds, Pick
| Mercury Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -105 | 165.5 -105o / -115u | -150 |
| Dream Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -115 | 165.5 -105o / -115u | +125 |
- Mercury vs. Dream Spread: Mercury -3.5
- Mercury vs. Dream Over/Under: 165.5 total points
- Mercury vs. Dream Moneyline: Mercury -150, Dream +125
- Mercury vs. Dream Best Bet: Mercury -3.5
Mercury vs. Dream Preview
The Atlanta Dream host the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night in a game between two teams jockeying for positioning in the standings.
The Dream have listed Brittney Griner (neck) as doubtful, Jordin Canada (illness) as questionable, while Rhyne Howard (knee) remains out for this contest while the Mercury have a clean bill of health.
If Griner is able to go, she has played very well against Alyssa Thomas during her career.
She scored 17 points in their one matchup this season and has exceeded her 10.5 points line in eight straight games against her while averaging 18.3 ppg.
If the Dream have all these injuries, much of the responsibility will fall upon Allisha Gray.
She dropped 28 points, 6 assists, and 7 rebounds in their matchup about a week ago. Her efficiency was through the roof.
The Mercury are one of the best defensive teams in the W yet they have a distinct ability to speed teams up to capitalize on their Pace advantage.
Here, the biggest questions are around the Dream’s health.
Considering Griner is doubtful she’s unlikely to go; if Canada also sits, this is going to be a very tough spot for the Dream.
Mercury vs. Dream Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Mercury have been on a bit of a slide, going 1-4 over their last five games including a loss to this Dream team.
However, without Griner, they’ll be hard pressed to dominate the interior in the same way where they outscored Phoenix 42-24 in the paint.
I expect a bounce-back from Phoenix tonight and I’ll lay the points.
Best Bet: Mercury -3.5
