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The Washington Mystics (12-24) and Atlanta Dream (12-24) meet Friday at Gateway Center Arena at College Park, Ga., in the front end of a home-and-home set. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mystics vs. Dream odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Mystics and Dream are tied in the standings, 1 game behind the Chicago Sky as the 3 teams vie for the final playoff spot in the WNBA. While the loser of this game won’t necessarily be eliminated, it will be extremely tough to overcome a setback.
Washington made a statement Wednesday, winning 89-58 at Chicago as a 1-point favorite, while cashing the Under (162). It has won 6 of the past 8 games, while going 8-1 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 9 outings. The Under has cashed in the past 2 games, while going 6-3 in the past 9 contests.
Atlanta was tripped up 76-64 by the visiting Minnesota Lynx Tuesday as a 5-point ‘dog while the Under (155.5) cashed. The Dream have lost 7 of the past 9 games, while going 4-4-1 ATS in that span. The Under is on a 4-2 run.
The road team has won both meetings this season, with Washington routing Atlanta 87-68 in the most recent meeting in Georgia back on June 11, cashing as a 6.5-point underdog as the Under (156.5) hit. The Dream won 73-67 in D.C. on May 29 as 3-point favorites with the Under (164) also cashing.
Mystics at Dream odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 6:34 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mystics +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Dream -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Mystics +3.5 (+100) | Dream -3.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Mystics at Dream picks and predictions
Prediction
Mystics 80, Dream 74
Moneyline
WASHINGTON (+145) is a solid play as moderate road underdogs. The road team has picked up victories in both meetings this season, and 3 in a row in the series since Sept. 8, 2023.
Plus, the Mystics are just playing much better basketball. Washington is 6-2 in its past 8 games since Aug. 23, while Atlanta is 2-7 across its previous 9 outings.
Against the spread
If you’d like to play it safe and need a little wiggle room in the event of a close game, MYSTICS +3.5 (+100) is worth a look. Don’t play both the moneyline and the underdog together, though. If you’re more conservative, take the points, and if you’re a little more adventurous, go with the moneyline. Either way, though, you should be fine.
Over/Under
UNDER 156.5 (-110) is the lean but go with a half-unit play at most.
The Under has cashed in both previous meetings this season, and the total has gone low in 4 in a row in this series. With a lot of pressure to win and keep playoff hopes alive, we should see some nerves, and poor shooting, at least initially.
The Under is 2-0 in the past 2 for Washington, and 6-3 in the past 9 outings. For Atlanta, the total has gone low in 4 of the past 6 contests.
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