Dream vs Mercury Prediction and Odds

Dream vs Mercury Prediction and Odds: The Atlanta Dream is predicted to win as per the latest odds and predictions.

The Atlanta Dream and the Phoenix Mercury are set to clash once again in their upcoming WNBA game. The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 13 points victory for the Atlanta Dream. Currently, Atlanta Dream is one of the top-performing teams this season while the Phoenix Mercury has failed to impress with their performance so far.

Both teams are coming off a defeat in their last game but the Phoenix Mercury are on a 4 games losing streak. The Atlanta Dream suffered a defeat at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces while the Phoenix Mercury suffered a close defeat at the hands of the Indiana Fever.

The Atlanta Dream and the Phoenix Mercury will come face-to-face at Footprint Center, home to the Phoenix Mercury.

Dream vs Mercury Prediction: Home-Away Stats

The Atlanta Dream has won 4 of the last 5 home games.

They won against the likes of the Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, LA Sparks, and Washington Mystics. The defeat came against the Connecticut Sun. The Dream has a home record of 7-7 in the current season.

In the last 5 home fixtures

The Atlanta Dream scored 90.2 points per game.
The Atlanta Dream conceded 81.4 points per game.
Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3

The Phoenix Mercury couldn’t win any of the last 5 away games.

The Mercury lost to teams like the Washington Mystics, Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, and Seattle Storm. Phoenix managed to win only 1 out of 11 away fixtures this season.

In the last 5 away fixtures

The Phoenix Mercury scored 74.8 points per game.
The Phoenix Mercury conceded 90.6 points per game.
Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 1

Dream vs Mercury Prediction: Offense and Defense Comparisons

Offense

The Phoenix Mercury is playing with a low scoring rate of 76.7 points per game. In shooting, their conversion rate stands at 44.4% for field goals and 32.4% for 3-pointers. The free throw accuracy is currently at 80.4%.
The Atlanta Dream has maintained an average of 85.7 points per game. They shot 43.9% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the 3-point arc. The Dream has a free throw success rate of 78.6%.

Defense

The Phoenix Mercury has given away 83.8 points per game so far in the current season. Their opponents have played with a shooting success rate of 42.3% in field goals and 33.9% in 3-pointers. The Mercury has an average of 34.5 rebounds, with 7.5 steals and 3.6 blocks per game.
The Atlanta Dream has allowed an average of 85.5 points per game to their opponents. These opposing teams have recorded a shooting percentage of 42.7% from the field and 33.1% from beyond the 3-point line. On the rebounding front, the Dream has maintained an average of 35.9 rebounds per game. They have been averaging 8.1 steals and 4.5 blocks per game.

Dream vs Mercury Odds

Both teams are coming off defeats in their last games. The home advantage will be on the side of the Atlanta Dream.

Spread

Phoenix Mercury: +6.5 (-109)
Atlanta Dream: -6.5 (-113)

Moneyline

Phoenix Mercury: +232
Atlanta Dream: -300

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Mercury vs Dream Prediction: Head-to-Head Stats

In the history of the WNBA regular season, the Phoenix Mercury and the Atlanta Dream have faced each other a total of 35 times. The Mercury has dominated with 24 wins, while the Dream secured 11 victories.

Reviewing their most recent five encounters, the Mercury emerged victorious in three games, while the Dream managed to win two. The last meeting between the two teams occurred during the previous season on July 17, 2023, when the Atlanta Dream clinched an 85-75 triumph.

Head-to-Head Stats: Last 5 Meetings

Number of home games won by the Atlanta Dream: 1
Number of away games won by the Phoenix Mercury: 2
Average Number of Total Points scored: 155.4
Average Number of Points scored by the Atlanta Dream: 79.6
Average Number of Points scored by the Phoenix Mercury: 75.8

Dream vs Mercury Prediction: Players to Watch Out

Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner (Center): Points Per Game: 18.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 6.6 | Blocks Per Game: 1.7
Diana Taurasi (Guard): Points Per Game: 14.8 | Assists Per Game: 5.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 3.3 (Participation in the next game is subject to fitness)
Sophie Cunningham (Guard): Points Per Game: 11.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 2.7 | Assists Per Game: 2.1

Atlanta Dream

Rhyne Howard (Guard): Points Per Game: 19.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.6 | Blocks Per Game: 1.3
Allisha Gray (Guard): Points Per Game: 14.8 | Assists Per Game: 5.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 3.3
Cheyenne Parker (Guard): Points Per Game: 14.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 7.4 | Blocks Per Game: 1.3

Dream vs Mercury Winner Prediction

Home Advantage: Mercury
Offensive Advantage: Dream
Defensive Advantage: Dream
Overall: Dream to win

The Phoenix Mercury cannot afford any mistakes if they wish to avoid another defeat against the Dream. To improve their home record this season, they must devise a strategic plan. On the contrary, the Atlanta Dream aims to put on a commanding performance against the Phoenix Mercury. They have already defeated the Mercury in their last clash this season.

As per the predictions and odds, the Atlanta Dream is expected to win this contest.

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