Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WNBA match.
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury are still without several key players due to injury. Guard Akoa Makani, who had been averaging 8.6 points and 2.6 assists per game, remains out. In addition, Kalani Brown is also unavailable. These absences have had a clear impact on the squad’s offensive efficiency. In their three fixtures leading up to the All-Star break, they failed to score more than 80 points, and there are no signs of an imminent turnaround.
Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream suffered a heavy 72:95 loss on the road against the Las Vegas Aces. The absence of Rhyne Howard, who had been contributing 16.5 points and 4.5 assists per game, significantly weakened the team’s offence. That drop-off was expected, given her influence. Despite having a full week to find a solution, the coaching staff couldn’t compensate for her absence. The result was a disappointing 72-point total on just 38.5% shooting from the field.
Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream Prediction
Both squads are dealing with notable injury problems. Additionally, the Atlanta Dream are dealing with fatigue from their travel schedule and consecutive games. This won’t be a fast-paced contest, and the recommendation here is to back the Total Under.
