Dream vs. Mercury Prediction: Close Contest Projected After New Data Released for WNBA Game [9/3/2024]

The Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream will meet in the WNBA at Footprint Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 10:00PM ET.

The Mercury, led by Kahleah Copper, Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi, will face off against the Dream, who feature Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray and Tina Charles.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven WNBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Mercury as the most likely winner of the game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Dream-Mercury game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Mercury with a win probability of 51%, compared to 49% for the Dream."

Dream vs. Mercury Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's matchup between the Mercury and Dream at Footprint Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury
• Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Footprint Center
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Tuesday's Dream vs. Mercury matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Mercury vs. Dream picks, be sure to check out the latest WNBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Dream vs. Mercury Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's WNBA matchup between the Dream and Mercury 10,000 times as part of our WNBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Mercury a 51% chance of defeating the Dream.

According to our model, the Dream (+2.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 160.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.

Dream vs. Mercury Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Dream	Mercury
Spread	+2.5 (-112)	-2.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+110	-130
Total	o160.5 (-108)	u160.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Dream vs. Mercury Picks

Our model's strongest edge in the Dream vs. Mercury matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best WNBA picks for every game throughout the season.

Full access to our picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Dream vs. Mercury Player Props

WNBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Tuesday's Dream vs. Mercury matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We have crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made.

Rhyne Howard is expected to lead the Dream with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Kahleah Copper is projected to finish with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists for the Mercury.

Dream Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Dream are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Rhyne Howard	20	5	4	4
Allisha Gray	18	5	3	2
Tina Charles	16	10	3	1
Jordin Canada	12	3	6	1
Naz Hillmon	7	6	2	0

Mercury Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Mercury:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Kahleah Copper	23	5	2	2
Brittney Griner	19	8	3	0
Diana Taurasi	19	4	4	3
Sophie Cunningham	10	5	3	2
Celeste Taylor	7	2	2	1

For more help with your WNBA prop betting, check out the best WNBA trends for today's games.

Conclusion

We predict the Mercury, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Dream on Tuesday.

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