Phoenix Mercury vs. Atlanta Dream Prediction, 9-3-24 WNBA Picks
Pregame Analysis
The Phoenix Mercury will host the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Mercury are coming off a 90-80 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday. Skylar Diggins-Smith led the way for the Mercury with 28 points, while Brittney Griner added 20 points and 10 rebounds. The win improved the Mercury's record to 15-10 on the season.
The Dream are coming off a 95-89 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Aari McDonald led the way for the Dream with 22 points, while Rhyne Howard added 21 points. The loss dropped the Dream's record to 10-15 on the season.
Head-to-Head Record
The Mercury have won two of the three meetings between the two teams this season. The Mercury won the first meeting, 89-79, on May 25th. The Dream won the second meeting, 90-83, on June 15th. The Mercury won the third meeting, 93-85, on July 16th.
Prediction
The Mercury are favored to win this game. They have the better record and have won two of the three meetings between the two teams this season. The Dream are a young team that is still improving, but they will be a tough opponent for the Mercury. The Mercury should be able to win this game if they can limit the Dream's turnovers and make their free throws.
Player Props
- Skylar Diggins-Smith over 20.5 points (-110)
- Brittney Griner over 10.5 rebounds (-120)
- Aari McDonald over 19.5 points (-115)
Injury Report
- Phoenix Mercury: None
- Atlanta Dream: Tiffany Hayes (out)
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