Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics: Prediction and odds | September 15, 2024

The ⁠⁠Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics matchup is one of the six WNBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the fourth and final game between the two teams this season. They played against each other as recently as Friday, as Washington got a hard-fought 72-69 win. The Mystics also lead the season series 2-1.

This should be a crucial game, as the two teams are competing for the final spot in the playoffs. The Mystics currently hold the eighth spot with a 13-24 record. The Dream are 12-25 and 10th in the standings. With the Chicago Sky in the mix as well with a 13-24 record, the fight for the final playoff spot might go down to the final day of the regular season.

⁠⁠Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics game is scheduled for 3 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Entertainment and Sports Arena. The game will be broadcast on Monumental Sports Network, PeachtreeTV and Peachtree Sports Network. It will also stream live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Dream (+100) vs. Mystics (-120)

Spread: Dream (+1) vs. Mystics (-1)

Total (O/U): Dream -110 (o152.5) vs. Mystics -110 (u152.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics preview

The two teams have met 61 times in the regular season, with Washington holding a 33-28 lead. In their past 10 matchups, the Mystics have a 6-4 record.

⁠⁠Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics starting lineups

The Dream will be without Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (ankle) for the rest of the season, while Aerial Powers (calf, out) doesn’t have a return timetable yet. Atlanta coach Tanisha Wright should start:

PG: Allisha Gray SG: Jordin Canada SF: Naz Hillmon PF: Rhyne Howard C: Tina Charles

Atlanta’s key bench contributors should be Haley Jones, Lorela Cubaj, Maya Caldwell and Nia Coffey.

The Mystics will be without Shakira Austin due to an ankle injury, while Aaliyah Edwards is doubtful for the game with a right ankle injury. If Edwards is unable to play, Washington coach Eric Thibault could start:

PG: Julie Vanloo SG: Ariel Atkins SF: Brittney Sykes PF: Jade Melbourne C: Stefanie Dolson

The Mystics’ key bench players should be Emily Engstler, Karlie Samuelson, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough and Sika Kone.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics prediction

The oddsmakers project this to be a very close game. Going by Friday’s contest, the oddsmakers could be proven right. While the Mystics are favored to just win, Aaliyah Edwards’ availability could be the deciding factor. If she doesn’t play, the Dream should get the win. This should be another hard-fought defensive game with the team total staying under 152.5 points.