Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury Betting Odds and Matchup Preview - Tuesday, September 3
Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury Odds
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Phoenix Mercury are a 5.5-point favorite vs. the Atlanta Dream. The moneyline for the game is set at -225 for the Mercury and +185 for the Dream. The game has a total over/under of 166.5 points.
Spread: Phoenix Mercury -5.5
Moneyline: Phoenix Mercury -225, Atlanta Dream +185
Total: Over/Under: 166.5 points
Matchup Preview
The Atlanta Dream (14-18) will take on the Phoenix Mercury (19-13) on Tuesday, September 3 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Dream are coming off a 90-87 loss to the Dallas Wings on Sunday, while the Mercury are coming off a 94-86 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday.
The Dream have lost three of their last four games, while the Mercury have won three of their last four games. The two teams have split their two meetings this season, with each team winning on their home court.
The Mercury are led by All-Star guard Diana Taurasi, who is averaging 18.3 points per game this season. Brittney Griner, who was recently released from a Russian prison, is also a key player for the Mercury, averaging 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.
The Dream are led by All-Star forward Rhyne Howard, who is averaging 18.1 points per game this season. Tiffany Hayes, who was acquired by the Dream in a trade with the Dallas Wings in February, is also a key player for the Dream, averaging 16.9 points per game.
The Mercury are favored to win this game, but the Dream are a dangerous team and could pull off the upset.
Betting Prediction
I predict the Phoenix Mercury will win this game by a score of 88-83. The Mercury are the more experienced team and have more depth. They are also playing at home, which will give them an advantage.
