The Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream are looking to get a final look at the players on their roster before they wrap up preseason play. When it comes to the NBA standings, the Mystics have been at the top of the league for the last few seasons. People making Dream vs Mystics best bets will show that Washington is still expected to be a strong team this season.
The Dream is seeking a way to climb the WNBA standings and find a way back to the playoffs since 2018. Atlanta tied to bring in a few new pieces to complement what they have coming back from last season. While the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces are building super teams, there are still plenty of opportunities to grab playoff spots.
Dream at Mystics
Dream at Mystics
Location: Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 11:30 a.m.
How to watch: N/A
Recent Scores for Last Game or Fight
Looking at WNBA games predictions will show that the Mystics lost their first preseason game 72-69 to the Minnesota Lynx. Tianna Hawkins led Washington with 14 points, while Elena Delle Donne also scored 11 points. This will be the first preseason game for Atlanta.
Dream at Mystics Analysis
People making Dream vs Mystics best bets will see Atlanta make a splash in free agency by bringing in Allisha Gray, who played six seasons for the Dallas Wings. Gray averaged 13.3 points and 4.8 rebounds during WNBA games last season. Atlanta hopes that Gray will be able to be a strong complementary piece to second-year player Rhyne Howard.
Howard averaged 16.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game during her rookie season. She also shot 34.3 percent from the 3-point line. Atlanta is also expected to have a strong defense this season.
People looking to make Dream vs Mystics best bets will see that Washington has a strong core of players returning with Delle Donne, Natasha Cloud, and Hawkins. The Mystics had the top-rated defense last season, but their usually up-tempo offense was last in the league in pace. Washington will want to pick up the pace this season.
Odds Breakdown
Atlanta Dream
The Dream has yet to play in the pre-season this season. Atlanta will be getting an opportunity to see their two top 10 picks — Haley Jones and Laeticia Amihere — for the first time. With the game being played in front of a weekday morning crowd, the total will be low on this contest.
Washington Mystics
The Mystics may not play Delle Donne to protect their star player from unnecessary risk to injury. Washington lost its preseason opener in a low-scoring affair.
Dream at Mystics Betting Pick and Prediction
This may not be a bad spot to take a flyer on the Dream at plus money. Atlanta has a lot of young players eager to try and put up points and show they deserve a spot on the team. Due to the roster size of the WNBA, many of the rookies drafted have to battle their way onto the roster. With two top 10 selections debuting, they will be eager to prove themselves.
The Mystics played at a slow pace and were excellent on defense last season. Atlanta was also a good defensive team. There likely won’t be a lot of energy in the building for a game played in the morning on a weekday. These players will be more focused on looking ahead to the regular season than playing at a high pace.
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