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WNBA Showdown: Dream Favored Over Mercury
6 Aug
Summary
- Atlanta Dream is favored to win against Phoenix Mercury.
- The game is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
- Te-Hina Paopao of the Dream is out due to injury.
The Phoenix Mercury, with a record of 12-19, are set to compete against the Atlanta Dream, who hold an 18-11 standing, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The game will take place at Gateway Center Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
The Atlanta Dream enter the contest as favorites, indicated by a spread of -6.5 points and moneyline odds of -250. The Phoenix Mercury are the underdogs at +200. A key factor in the Dream's lineup is the absence of Te-Hina Paopao, who is out with a leg injury. The Mercury, on the other hand, have reported no injuries.
Statistical insights reveal that the Dream average 89.3 points per game, while the Mercury allow 87.3 points. Phoenix scores an average of 84.3 points, facing an Atlanta defense that concedes 86.1 points. Individual performance highlights include Kahleah Copper's 21.2 points per game for the Mercury and Angel Reese's impressive 16.1 points, 2.4 assists, and 11.8 rebounds for the Dream.
