- Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics
- Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Venue: CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Atlanta (-6.5)
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This Thursday, the Washington Mystics (9-9) will face off against the Atlanta Dream (12-7) at CareFirst Arena, with Atlanta favored by 6.5 points. The total points for the game are set at 165.5.
In their recent game, the Atlanta Dream faced off against the Seattle Storm, suffering a defeat with a final score of 105-90. The Dream achieved a field goal percentage of 42.9%, making 30 of 70 attempts, including 7 out of 29 from three-point range. At the charity stripe, they converted 23 of 26 free throws, giving them an impressive 88.5% success rate. On the boards, Atlanta registered 26 rebounds, with 6 coming from offensive efforts. They contributed 22 assists while forcing 17 turnovers from their opponents and securing 7 steals. Defensively, the Dream allowed the Storm to shoot 60.3% from the field, as Seattle hit 38 of 63 shots. Seattle accumulated 34 rebounds (8 offensive, 26 defensive) alongside 4 blocks and connected on 15 of 20 free throws for 75.0%. Additionally, Seattle excelled beyond the arc, converting 14 of 23 attempts.
Rhyne Howard was a standout performer in that match, scoring 27 points on 10 of 17 shooting, while playing 38 minutes without grabbing any rebounds. She finished the game with a shooting efficiency of 58.8% and also distributed 3 assists.
The Atlanta Dream enters this matchup boasting a season record of 12-7. They average 88.3 points per game, putting them 7th in the WNBA, and are shooting at a rate of 43.7%. From three-point range, they hold a 32.7% success rate (164 of 501) and convert 75.3% of their free throws. Collectively, the Dream are averaging 34.7 rebounds per game and have tallied 375 assists this season, ranking them 11th in assists across the league. They commit an average of 12.5 turnovers and 19.1 personal fouls per game. Defensively, they force opponents into 15.8 turnovers per game while drawing 21.5 fouls. The Dream concede a field goal percentage of 47.1% and allow 29.9 rebounds per game, currently placing them 5th in opponent assists surrendered, totaling 368. Additionally, they give up 36.5% from three-point range, ranking them 4th in points allowed per game at 83.8.
The Washington Mystics recently won a tight match against the Portland Fire, edging them out 124-123. In that game, the Mystics secured 33 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 45. They turned the ball over 17 times while making 10 steals during the contest. Portland committed 39 fouls, sending the Mystics to the free-throw line for 41 attempts, of which they converted 30 for a percentage of 73.2%. From three-point range, Washington made 10 out of 29 attempts (34.5%). The Mystics shot 42 of 98 from the field, recording a 42.9% shooting rate, while allowing the Fire to hit 45 of 101 attempts (44.6%). Portland managed a 35.9% success rate from long-range, hitting 14 of 39 shots, while shooting 90.5% from the charity stripe (19 of 21). Washington’s defense conceded a total of 44 rebounds to Portland, including 12 offensive boards.
Sonia Citron shone brightly for the Mystics in this matchup, scoring 32 points on 9 of 20 shooting, yielding a shooting percentage of 45.0%. She also contributed 6 rebounds and 4 assists over her 53 minutes on the court.
Washington stands at 9-9 for the season. Offensively, the Mystics boast a shooting percentage of 44.1%, ranking 8th in the league. They have accumulated 1,492 points so far this season, averaging 82.9 points per game, alongside 36.2 rebounds. With 19.4 assists per game (11th in the WNBA) and 16.1 turnovers, Washington commits an average of 21.8 fouls per game while converting 73.7% of their free throws. The Mystics rank 7th in the league for points allowed per game, averaging 86.2. Defensively, they give up a shooting percentage of 34.1% on three-pointers (158 of 463) and allow 78.8% free throw accuracy. They yield 20.2 assists and 30.9 rebounds per game, placing them 9th and 3rd respectively in the WNBA, while forcing an average of 13.6 turnovers per game and allowing opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field (4th in the league).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s WNBA showdown?
Prediction: Take Atlanta (-6.5)
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