Dream vs Mystics WNBA Pick: Who Has The Edge In This Eastern Conference Matchup? (Jun 20)

• The Atlanta Dream are 8-4 and have the second-best record in the Eastern Conference.
• The Washington Mystics are 5-7 following a win over the Chicago Sky.
• These squads previously faced off on Jun. 15, with the Dream winning that contest 89-56.

One of the games on Friday’s WNBA slate features the Atlanta Dream hosting the Washington Mystics. Can Atlanta bounce back from a recent loss in our Dream vs Mystics pick?

Atlanta Looks To Rebound From Late-Game Collapse Against New York

The Dream had won three straight games, but saw that streak end with an 86-81 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night.

Te-Hina Paopao, who comes off the bench, led the team with 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field. Allisha Gray added 14 points while Brionna Jones and Rhyne Howard contributed 13 points apiece.

Atlanta led 64-47 in the third quarter, before New York trimmed the deficit to eight points thanks to a 13-4 burst to close the third period.

New York increased its defensive intensity in the final frame, outscoring its opponent by a decisive 26-13 margin en route to a five-point win.

The Mystics Are Seeking Their Second Two-Game Win Streak Of The Season

After suffering an 89-56 defeat at the hands of the Dream a few days ago, the Mystics bounced back with a 79-72 victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday.

Brittney Sykes spearheaded the offense, scoring 32 points along with five assists and three steals on 13-for-24 shooting overall and 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. Sonia Citron chipped in with 13 points and nine rebounds.

Washington trailed by as many as 17 points before trimming the deficit to 12 points at halftime. And in the second half, the Mystics outscored Chicago by a 47-28 margin, including a 24-12 advantage in the third quarter.

Dream vs Mystics WNBA Pick

Atlanta is ranked third in offensive efficiency and has the fourth-best defensive rating in the association. Meanwhile, Washington is 10th in scoring and has the seventh-best scoring defense.

The teams have split the previous four meetings in this series. But based on how both ball clubs have played thus far, the Dream should come out on top in this one.