Phoenix Mercury vs. Atlanta Dream Prediction 5-18-24 Picks

The Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Footprint Center. Here is a dream Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta prediction.

Atlanta Dream Betting Preview

The Atlanta Dream are looking for another win after beating the Sparks in their season opener. The Dream are looking for their second 2-0 start in the last 3 years. The Atlanta Dream are averaging 92 points on 50.7% shooting and allowing 81 points on 38.9% shooting. Rhyne Howard averages 25 points and 3 rebounds, while Tina Charles averages 21 points and 2 assists. Haley Jones was the third double-digit scorer and Allisha Gray grabbed 3 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 47.1 percent from beyond the arc and 84.2 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Dream allows 38.7% shooting from deep and grabs 34 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Betting Overview

The Phoenix Mercury are looking for a bounce back effort after losing their opener to the Aces. The Mercury hope to avoid back-to-back 0-2 starts. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 80 points on 38.2 percent shooting and allowing 89 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Diana Taurasi averages 23 points and 3 rebounds, while Kahleah Cooper averages 19 points and 4 rebounds. Natasha Cloud is the third double-digit scorer and Rebecca Allen delivers 2 assists. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 20.7% shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Dream Injury Report vs. Atlanta

Rebecca Allen is questionable for the Phoenix Mercury, while Brittney Griner remains out with a toe injury. Atlanta’s dream will happen without Lorela Cubaj and Jordin Canada.

Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream Prediction

The Atlanta Dream are probably the best team at this position right now given their effort in their first game and the Mercury still trailing Griner. However, the Phoenix Mercury put up a fair effort against the Aces and were solid enough defensively to result in an encouraging defeat. The Mercury can build on their opening game and at home you would think they would have even more pep in their step. This is another road game for the Dream, and so much travel this early in the season could be tricky. Near the selection point, give me the Mercury at home.