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Dream vs. Mystics Prediction: Atlanta Predicted to Win WNBA Opening Night Matchup [5/16/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Our expert prediction for Friday's Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics matchup.
The Washington Mystics will face the favored Atlanta Dream in WNBA action at CareFirst Arena on Friday, commencing at 7:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced WNBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Dream as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Atlanta-Washington game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Dream's chance of winning is 80%, while the Mystics' is 20%."
The Mystics, with stars such as Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen and Stefanie Dolson, will face off against the Dream, featuring Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray.
For further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Dream vs. Mystics predictions page.
Mystics vs. Dream Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's WNBA game between the Dream and Mystics 10,000 times as part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Dream an 80% chance of beating the Mystics.
According to our model, the Dream (-8) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 156 points has a 60% chance of going over.
Dream vs. Mystics Odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dream | Mystics |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8 (-110) | +8 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -325 | +270 |
| Total | o156 (-112) | u156 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Dream vs. Mystics Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Dream vs. Mystics matchup is on the spread.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best WNBA picks and WNBA best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Dream vs. Mystics Player Props
Looking for Dream vs. Mystics WNBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at CareFirst Arena.
Brittney Griner is expected to lead the Dream in scoring, while Brittney Sykes is projected to be the top scorer for the Mystics.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every WNBA game this season.
Dream vs. Mystics Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's game between the Mystics and Dream at CareFirst Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: CareFirst Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Friday's Dream vs. Mystics matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Atlanta vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest WNBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Dream, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat the Mystics on Friday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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