Game Overview
This is the third meeting of the season between these Eastern Conference rivals. The series is split 1–1, with Washington winning the season opener 94–90 and Atlanta dominating the rematch 89–56. Both teams are jockeying for playoff positioning, and this matchup could be pivotal in determining tiebreakers down the stretch.
Washington Mystics: Searching for Consistency
Record: 5–7 (5–4 in conference)
Last Game: 79–72 win over Chicago Sky
Key Player: Brittney Sykes – 20.5 PPG, 4.5 APG
Strengths:
Elite perimeter defense: Washington holds opponents to just 30.4% from beyond the arc, second-best in the league.
Star power: Sykes is coming off a 32-point performance and has scored 20+ in 7 of her 9 games.
Rebounding edge: Rookie Kiki Iriafen is averaging 9.0 RPG and leads the team in boards.
Weaknesses:
Scoring droughts: The Mystics rank 10th in the WNBA in scoring at 77.6 PPG.
Turnovers: Averaging 15.0 per game, ball security remains a concern.
Injuries: Georgia Amoore and Bernadett Hatar remain out, limiting depth.
Atlanta Dream: Balanced and Dangerous
Record: 8–4 (5–4 in conference)
Last Game: 86–81 loss to New York Liberty
Key Player: Allisha Gray – 20.4 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.5 APG
Strengths:
High-powered offense: Atlanta ranks 5th in scoring (84.7 PPG) and 4th in assists (21.0 APG).
Defensive efficiency: The Dream allow just 75.7 PPG, third-best in the league.
Depth of scoring: Four players average double figures, including Rhyne Howard (17.3 PPG).
Weaknesses:
Turnover margin: Atlanta forces just 11.4 turnovers per game, which limits transition opportunities.
Free throw shooting: While solid at 76.5%, they’ve struggled to get to the line consistently.
Head-to-Head & Trends
| Category | Mystics | Dream |
| Points Per Game | 77.6 (10th) | 84.7 (5th) |
| Points Allowed | 79.6 (6th) | 75.7 (3rd) |
| FG% | 42.9% (7th) | 42.9% (6th) |
| 3PT% | 33.0% (8th) | 33.4% (7th) |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.3 | 38.0 |
Atlanta is 7–3 in their last 10 games, while Washington is 3–7.
The Dream are 9–2 ATS since opening night, including four straight covers.
The Under has hit in 8 of Washington’s last 10 games.
GAME ODDS
Washington Mystics 158
Atlanta Dream – 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 19, 2025
