Dream vs Mystics Picks and Prediction – 5/29/2024

The Atlanta Dream, standing at 2-2 with a 1-1 away record, will face the Washington Mystics, who are 0-6 with a 0-2 home record. Atlanta's last game ended in a loss against the Minnesota Lynx, while Washington is desperate to break a six-game losing streak. Take the WNBA by storm with our WNBA picks.

Atlanta Dream has shown a balanced performance so far this season, averaging 84.8 points per game while allowing the same number of points. Rhyne Howard leads the Dream with an impressive 21.0 points per game, shooting 45.9% from the field and 72.7% from the free-throw line. Despite the recent loss to the Lynx, the Dream's offensive capabilities are notable, especially with a solid field goal percentage of 44.7%. 

The Dream’s defense, however, will need to tighten up to reduce the points they concede per game. On the boards, the Dream averages 33.8 rebounds per game, and they are adept at sharing the ball, with 20.3 assists per game. They will look to use offensive strengths to dominate the Mystics.

The Washington Mystics are struggling this season, as reflected in a 0-6 record. Offensively, they average only 74.3 points per game, significantly lower than Atlanta. Ariel Atkins, the top scorer, averages 12.3 points per game but has been shooting only 32.9% from the field. The Mystics' defense allows 84.5 points per game, which is slightly better than the Dream but not enough to secure wins. 

They have a slight edge in free-throw shooting, with Atkins maintaining a perfect 100% from the line. Washington's rebounding is also a weak point, averaging only 30.3 rebounds per game. The team must improve its offensive efficiency and defensive toughness to break the losing streak.