— Aug 1st, 2025 9:22am EDT
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, August 1, 2025! Each day, I analyze the WNBA schedule and odds, check the latest team news, and prepare my predictions and best bets.
Here are my best WNBA bets for today:
Daily WNBA Picks for August 1
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Phoenix Mercury (-165) vs. Atlanta Dream
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Phoenix Mercury (-165) vs. Atlanta Dream
Phoenix enters this game on a rough skid, having lost four of five including a 107–101 setback at Indiana last Wednesday. Even though Alyssa Thomas continues to shine, the Mercury defense has faltered—allowing 87.4 points per game over that stretch.
She’s not just joining a list. She’s redefining it. pic.twitter.com/0L0pr7kdma
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 31, 2025
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Dream have won three of four, most recently grinding out an 88–85 victory in Dallas. Yet they could be vulnerable heading into Friday’s matchup. Brittney Griner is listed as doubtful and Jordin Canada as questionable.
DREAM WIN! 🔥#DoItForTheDream pic.twitter.com/Zm77kQHEOX
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) July 31, 2025
With Atlanta likely shorthanded, Phoenix projects as the steadier, more complete squad. I’m taking the Mercury outright at −165 on the moneyline. They’ve got the experience and depth to exploit a weakened Dream roster—especially if key players sit.
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