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August 22, 2026 β’ Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Atlanta Dream (20-12) meets Phoenix Mercury (12-22) at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Atlanta Dream
Visiting Side
Record
20-12
Phoenix Mercury
Home Side
Record
12-22
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
60%
Atlanta Dream
VS
40%
Phoenix Mercury
Projected Score
ATL 89
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PHO 84
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Atlanta Dream boasts a superior average point differential.
- Atlanta Dream controls the glass more effectively.
Atlanta Dream
STAT
Phoenix Mercury
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Phoenix Mercury plays on familiar turf at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Atlanta Dream Could Win
Atlanta Dream generates 93.8 points per game while shooting 43.5%.
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury produces 82.5 points per game on 44.2% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Phoenix Mercury's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
Kahleah Copper
20.6
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
8.2
Team Points
Allisha Gray
19.1
Team Assists
Jordin Canada
7.5
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Atlanta Dream (50.0%)
Phoenix Mercury (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 71 circles
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