Atlanta Dream - Washington Mystics predictions and free betting tips [11/06/2024]

Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics

Tomorrow morning, the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics will face off in a regular season game of the WNBA. The game promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Atlanta Dream

The Atlanta Dream (5 wins, 4 losses) are showing inconsistent results this season, alternating between wins and losses. In their last match, they secured a victory over the Chicago Sky with a score of 89-80, thanks to an outstanding performance by Tina Charles. Ryan Howard continues to enhance her stats, holding a key role in the team's attack. In the last match against the Sky, she scored 18 points and delivered 6 assists, showcasing her leadership and versatility. Tina Charles also remains a crucial figure for the Dream, scoring 22 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in that same game.

However, in previous matches, the Dream lost to the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun by a significant margin, highlighting their instability. The team averages 76.7 points per game with a 40.7% shooting accuracy, indicating the need for improvement in their offensive plays. Defence also remains in question, as they concede an average of 78.6 points per game.

Washington Mystics

Washington Mystics (0 wins, 12 losses) are still searching for their first win of the season, having suffered twelve consecutive defeats. The team is on the brink of setting a franchise record for the worst season start. Despite showing some competitiveness in recent games, the Mystics are still struggling to close out matches. They lost to the New York Liberty 88-93 and to the Indiana Fever 83-85, showing fight in every game, but it's not yet been enough for a win. The team averages 74.7 points and concedes 82.6.

Washington Mystics are still looking for ways to improve their results, and Shakira Austin is becoming more noticeable in this process. In the last game against the Liberty, she scored 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, showcasing her strength in the paint. Ariel Atkins, despite the defeat, remained one of the most effective on the court, scoring 20 points and grabbing 5 rebounds.

Head-to-head encounters

The Atlanta Dream has dominated recent meetings with the Washington Mystics, winning the last four games in a row. The last encounter between the teams was on May 30, where the Dream once again celebrated success with a score of 73-67. On July 1, 2023, Atlanta secured a victory at home with a score of 94-89, followed by another win on July 30 with a score of 80-73.

Prediction for the Game

In the match against the Mystics, the Dream appears to be the favourites, considering their more successful performances and higher position in the standings with 12 losses for the visitors. However, considering recent trends, the Mystics are showing signs of improvement and fighting till the last minute of each match. Washington has not lost by 9 or more points in their last three games against strong opponents, so I expect the guests to keep the margin close again.