In a pivotal matchup for playoff seeding, the Phoenix Mercury (16-10) looks to distance itself from the Atlanta Dream (16-11) in a primetime duel.

The Phoenix Mercury had one of its toughest losses this season against the Atlanta Dream, 96-72, on Friday evening. The game mirrored their loss against the Atlanta Fever on Wednesday, with the Mercury starting strong but unable to carry the same momentum into the rest of the game.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mercury vs. Dream Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bets for Friday, Aug. 1. Heading into Friday’s matchup, the Atlanta Dream (16-11) and Phoenix Mercury (16-10) are neck-and-neck in the standings, with both teams jockeying for playoff position in a crowded WNBA field.

Even with Caitlin Clark out, there is still plenty of buzz surrounding Paige Bueckers facing the Indiana Fever. What is the top pick for this showdown?

The 2025 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has five total games on the schedule for Friday night. There are four games with a tip-off time scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, including an intriguing matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream.