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Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream: Prediction and odds | August 21, 2024
The Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream matchup is one of the two WNBA games scheduled for Wednesday. This will be the second matchup between the two sides this season, with Phoenix previously winning 88-85 on May 18. After Wednesday’s game, the teams will meet again on Friday.
The Mercury, even with all their star talent, have not had the kind of season they would like. They are fourth in the West and sixth overall with a 15-13 record. The Dream, meanwhile, are just outside playoff contention at ninth position with a 9-17 record.
Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream game details and odds
The Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Gateway Center Arena. The game will be broadcast on PeachtreeTV, Peachtree Sports Network, Arizona's Family Sports and Mercury Live (Livestream). Fans can also stream it live on WNBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Mercury (-130) vs. Dream (+110)
Spread: Mercury (-2) vs. Dream (+2)
Total (O/U): Mercury -110 (o165.5) vs. Dream -110 (u165.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream preview
The two teams have met 40 times in the regular season, with Phoenix leading the all-time series 27-13. The Mercury have a narrow 6-4 lead in the past 10 regular-season games between the two teams.
Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream starting lineups
As per their injury report, the Mercury will be without Rebecca Allen (hamstring) and Charisma Osborne (lower leg injury). Expect Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts to start:
PG: Diana Taurasi SG: Natasha Cloud SF: Kahleah Copper PF: Sophie Cunningham C: Brittney Griner
Phoenix’s key bench players could be Monique Billings, Sug Sutton and Natasha Mack.
On the other hand, the Dream will be without Aerial Powers (calf). Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is probable. Atlanta coach Tanisha Wright is expected to start:
PG: Allisha Gray SG: Jordin Canada SF: Naz Hillmon PF: Rhyne Howard C: Tina Charles
Atlanta’s key contributors off the bench could be Haley Jones and Nia Coffey.
Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.
Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream prediction
The oddsmakers see this as a close game with just a two-point spread. However, we expect Phoenix to be much better than Atlanta and should cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total surpassing 165.5 points.
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