The Atlanta Dream take the road for another entertaining WNBA game to face the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. It's the only game of the day and the first matchup between the two teams this season.
The Dream (13-10) are second in the Eastern Conference and have struggled for consistency recently. They have won twice in their last five matchups, with their last game being an 87-72 loss on the road to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday.
Veteran guard Allisha Gray recorded 24 points, eight rebounds and two assists, while guard Jordin Canada added 12 points, four rebounds and six assists.
Meanwhile, the Mercury (15-7) are second in the Western Conference and come with a better record in recent games. They have won three of their last five games and saw their three-game win streak end on July 16 in a 79-66 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.
Veteran forward Alyssa Thomas ended with 12 points, five rebounds and nine assists, while guard DeWanna Bonner added 11 points, one rebound and two assists.
Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury game details
The Dream-Mercury game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will air on TV on CBSSN.
Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury betting lines
Moneyline: Dream (+260) vs. Mercury (-320)
Spread: Dream (+7.5) vs. Mercury (-7.5)
Total: (O/U): Dream (o161.5) -110 vs. Mercury (u161.5) -110
Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are as per information available at the time of writing.
Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury preview
The two teams have split their last 10 matchups. However, the Mercury dominated their meetings with Dallas last season, going 3-1.
Their last matchup ended in favor of Phoenix, who won 74-66 on home court on Sept. 23, 2024.
Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury predicted starting lineups
Dream
PG - Allisha Gray | SG - Jordin Canada | SF - Brionna Jones | PF - Maya Caldwell | C - Brittney Griner
Mercury
PG - Monique Makani | SG - Sami Whitcomb | SF - Kathryn Westbeld | PF - Alyssa Thomas | C - Natasha Mack
Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.
Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury betting tips
Allisha Gray has an over/under of 16.5 points via FanDuel. She’s averaging 18.4 ppg this season. The safe bet here is on the OVER.
Alyssa Thomas, meanwhile, has an over/under of 14.5 points via FanDuel. She’s averaging 15.2 ppg this season. The safe bet here is the OVER.
Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction
The Mercury are huge favorites to beat the Dream. Phoenix has a winning percentage of 76.19%, while Phoenix has a 27.78% win percentage.
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