Atlanta (7-3) at Washington (4-6)
- When: Jun 15 2025, 2:00 PM
- Where: CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC, USA
- TV: CBS Sports Network
WNBA Preview and Prediction: Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics
Spread: New York -5.0 | Total: 171.5
Atlanta Dream Outlook
The Atlanta Dream are looking to extend their winning streak to three games when they head to the nation’s capital for a Commissioner’s Cup clash with Washington. After a slow start in Cup play with a loss to Connecticut, Atlanta has bounced back strong, notching blowout wins over Indiana and Chicago. The offense is clicking, averaging 84.2 points per game, good for third in the WNBA and has surpassed 88 points in five games already this season.
A big part of Atlanta’s success has been the explosive play of Rhyne Howard. After a quiet performance against Indiana, she erupted for 36 points on Friday, draining nine threes, a new career high. It marked her second 30-point performance in four games, showing her growing confidence and impact as a scorer. With Howard firing on all cylinders and Atlanta pushing the pace, they look poised to cover the 6.5-point spread on the road.
Washington Mystics Breakdown
The Mystics come into this matchup at 4-6, but they’re coming off their most impressive performance of the season—a dominant 104-67 win over the Connecticut Sun. That win snapped their most recent three-game losing skid and marked their first victory in Commissioner’s Cup action this year. Washington used strong defense to fuel transition scoring, something head coach Sydney Johnson emphasized as a turning point for the team’s offensive rhythm.
Brittney Sykes continues to be the engine for the Mystics, averaging 20.6 points per game. She poured in 28 against the Sun, giving her seven games this season with 20 or more points, including 22 in the opener against Atlanta. Despite Sykes’ individual brilliance, Washington’s defense has been shaky, giving up over 85 points in three straight games prior to the Connecticut win. That inconsistency makes it hard to trust them to hang tight against a potent Atlanta squad.
Prediction & Betting Angle
With Atlanta favored by 6.5 and the total set at 158.0, this matchup sets up well for the visitors. The Dream are in better form, boast the more consistent offense, and have a player in Howard capable of taking over. Washington showed flashes against Connecticut, but Atlanta’s scoring depth gives them the edge.
Score Prediction: Atlanta 86, Washington 74
Best Bet: Atlanta -6.5
Total: Over 158.0
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
