Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream: In-Depth Game Preview

Game Overview and Betting Lines

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET

The Phoenix Mercury (15-13) travel to face the Atlanta Dream (9-17) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET.

• Spread: Mercury -7
• Over/Under: 165.5
• Moneyline: Mercury -300, Dream +230

Team Previews

Phoenix Mercury

The Mercury have won two straight games, including a 102-87 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.

• Diana Taurasi leads the team in scoring (18.5 PPG), assists (6.0 APG), and steals (1.9 SPG).
• Brittney Griner is averaging 17.0 PPG and 9.5 RPG.
• Kia Nurse is contributing 13.2 PPG and 4.0 RPG.

Atlanta Dream

The Dream snapped a three-game losing streak with an 82-70 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday.

• Tina Charles is averaging a team-high 16.7 PPG and 10.0 RPG.
• Rhyne Howard is adding 14.5 PPG and 4.5 RPG.
• Erica Wheeler is averaging 13.2 PPG and 4.8 APG.

Key Matchups

Diana Taurasi vs. Cheyenne Parker

Taurasi is one of the best players in the WNBA, while Parker is a rising star.

Taurasi will try to use her experience and skill to outplay Parker, who will try to use her athleticism and size to match up.

Brittney Griner vs. Elizabeth Williams

Griner is one of the most dominant players in the league, while Williams is a solid post defender.

Griner will try to use her size and strength to dominate Williams, who will try to use her quickness and agility to stay in the game.

Prediction

The Mercury are the better team and should be favored to win.

Taurasi is playing at a high level, and the Mercury have a lot of other weapons.

The Dream have some talented players, but they are still young and inexperienced.

Pick: Mercury -7