Dream vs Mercury Picks and Prediction – 9/4/2024

The Atlanta Dream stay out West Tuesday night 10 games below .500 with a game in Phoenix against the Mercury. Atlanta has dropped for the last five following an 18 point victory against Los Angeles that ended a lengthy losing streak. Offensively Atlanta has been a bottom feeder in the league averaging 76.1 points on 41% shooting from the floor. Defensively Atlanta has had troubles as well giving up just under 80 points per game overall. For other WNBA action see our WNBA Picks.

Rhyne Howard is the offensive leader this season for Atlanta averaging 16 points and 3.1 assists per game. Allisha Gray averages 15.9 points per game and Jordin Canada is averaging 9.9 points per game as well. Tina Charles averages 14.8 points to go along with a team leading 9.2 rebounds.

The Phoenix Mercury remain at home Tuesday night one game below .500 having dropped three of the last four including three in a row following an 18 point loss against Las Vegas. Offensively Phoenix has been mediocre this season averaging 82.5 points on 44% shooting from the floor but have failed to score 80 in each of their last three losses. Defensively Phoenix allows 84.8 points per game this season and have given up exactly 90 points per game over the last three outings.

Kahleah Copper leads Phoenix this year averaging 22.1 points through 33 games played. Britney Griner is second on the roster averaging 18.3 points and leads the team pulling in 6.3 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is averaging 15.3 points and Natasha cloud is the 4th leading scorer averaging 11.6 points and leads the team dishing out 6.8 assists.

The Atlanta Dream are the worst teams in the league and Phoenix is the better team in this matchup. Look for Phoenix to get back to their winning ways Tuesday night at home against a terrible team. Take the Mercury to pull off a narrow win and cover to end their recent win streak as they keep their playoff hopes alive. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Mercury win and cover 83-72.