Phoenix is going through a rough stretch with Brittney Griner's current suspension. They're also suffering injuries to other key players, including Essence Carson, Sancho Lyttle and Alanna Smith in addition to Diana Taurasi, who has played only one game this season. The Mercury has lost its last three games and five of its last six following a 78-71 defeat at the hands of Connecticut on Wednesday. The Mercury shot only 38.6 percent and made only 1-of-15 from three-point range and even though it held a 26-11 edge in free throws made, Phoenix still couldn't pull out a win. Atlanta has covered the number in six of its last eight road games and the Dream is 11-5 ATS its last 16 versus teams with losing records. Phoenix barely won by two points in the first meeting, so play the points on the Atlanta Dream.
This pick was released to clients on August 16, 2020 at 12:44PM ET.
WNBA
Atlanta at Phoenix
August 16, 2019
10:00 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Atlanta +4 (-105) (risk 1.5 to return 2.93)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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