The Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream Prediction.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream look for another win after beating the Sparks in their season opener. The Dream look for their second 2-0 start in the last 3 years. The Atlanta Dream are averaging 92 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 81 points on 38.9 percent shooting. Rhyne Howard is averaging 25 points and 3 rebounds, while Tina Charles is averaging 21 points and 2 assists. Haley Jones is the third double-digit scorer and Allisha Gray is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 47.1 percent from beyond the arc and 84.2 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview
The Phoenix Mercury look for a bounce back effort after losing their opener to the Aces. The Mercury hope to avoid back to back 0-2 starts. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 80 points on 38.2 percent shooting and allowing 89 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Diana Taurasi is averaging 23 points and 3 rebounds, while Kahleah Cooper is averaging 19 points and 4 rebounds. Natasha Cloud is the third double-digit scorer and Rebecca Allen is dishing 2 assists. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 20.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream Injury Report
Rebecca Allen is questionable for the Phoenix Mercury, while Brittney Griner remains out with a toe injury. The Atlanta Dream will be without Lorela Cubaj and Jordin Canada.
Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream Prediction
The Atlanta Dream are probably the better team in this current spot given their effort in their opener and with the Mercury still down Griner. However, the Phoenix Mercury put together an honest effort against the Aces and were solid enough defensively to where it was an encouraging loss. The Mercury can build on their opening game and at home, you’d think they’d have even more of a pep in their step. This is another road game for the Dream, and this much traveling this early in the season could be tricky. Near pick em spot, give me the Mercury at home.