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Washington Mystics vs Atlanta Dream: Can the Mystics finally win a game?
The Washington Mystics are hoping to win the first game of the season when they visit the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena on Tuesday.
The Mystics are the worst team in the league
The Washington Mystics are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 0-12 record. They are coming off a 93-88 loss to the New York Liberty. Washington is the worst offensive team in the league, scoring 74.7 points per game, and is ranked third in the league, shooting 33.1% from deep. Ariel Atkins is the leading scorer for the Mystics, averaging 13.2 points per game.
The Dream have a promising start to the season
The Atlanta Dream are third in the Eastern Conference with a 5-4 record. After losing back-to-back games, the Dream won 89-80 against the Chicago Sky. Atlanta is the second-worst offensive team in the league, averaging 76.7 points per game. They are ranked 11th, shooting 40.7% from the field. Allisha Gray leads the team with 16 points per game.
Betting Trends
The Mystics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games against teams with a winning record, 4-2 ATS in the last 6 games played on Tuesday, and 2-6 ATS in the last 8 games following a win. They have played under the total point line in 9 of the last 12 games against teams with a winning record and have gone over in 7 of the last 10 games against teams from the Eastern Conference and 7 of the last 10 games on the road. Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games against teams with a losing record, 9-3 ATS in the last 12 games played on Tuesday, 2-5 ATS in the last 7 games overall and 3-9 ATS in the last 12 games following an ATS win. The Dream have played under the total point line in 12 of the last 14 games against teams from the Eastern Conference, 6 of the last 7 home games, and 4 of the last 5 games overall.
Prediction and Conclusion
The Washington Mystics have a season to forget, still looking for their first win after 12 losses to start the season. They played quite well in New York in the last one, but still fell short at the end. The Dream ended their losing streak in the last one, and they will transfer the momentum in this one. Atlanta won the last four games against Washington and will continue that streak, covering the -7.5-point spread.
