Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics Prediction 5/16/25 WNBA Picks

Washington Mystics (0-0) vs Atlanta Dream (0-0)

Game Info: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:30 pm (CareFirst Arena)

Betting Odds: Washington Mystics +6 / Atlanta Dream -6.5 -- Over/Under: 156.5

Alright, tip-off is almost here! Can you feel the buzz? The 2025 WNBA season is officially GO, and we're diving straight into the action. Friday night is looking as the Atlanta Dream roll into D.C. to clash with the Washington Mystics at the CareFirst Arena. But we're not just here to watch pretty passes and clutch shots (though there will definitely be some of those!). Nope, we're putting on our betting caps and digging into the odds to find those sweet spots. Get ready, because we're about to break down this Atlanta Dream versus Washington Mystics matchup and drop some predictions you can actually take to the bank. Let's get this season started right!

The Washington Mystics Team Preview!

So, last year wasn't exactly a party for the Mystics, finishing near the bottom of the East with a 14-26 record. Their home court wasn't much of an advantage either, going 5-15. But hey, at least they were decent against the spread (25-14-1) and pretty split on over/under bets (19-21). Offensively, they were putting up around 79 points a night but giving up a bit more, around 82. They shot okay from the field and the three, and were solid from the line, but those rebounds? Second-worst in the league – ouch.

Fast forward to this preseason, and it was a bumpy 0-2, including a recent 80-70 loss right at home against the very Dream they're about to face. Last season, Ariel Atkins was their main scorer, dropping almost 15 a game, with Sykes chipping in around 12.

The Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics Game Prediction!

THE PICK: UNDER 156.5 -110

Wrapping things up, the Atlanta Dream head into their season opener against the Washington Mystics as road favorites, having a recent edge in their matchups and a strong track record against the spread in those games. However, despite the Dream's playoff appearance last year, trusting them as significant road favorites right out of the gate feels a tad premature. Given both teams' early preseason offensive struggles and solid defensive showings, coupled with a consistent history of their games going under the total, the smart money here seems to be on a lower-scoring affair. The final call: take the under 156.5 points.