The New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream meet Sunday in the WNBA playoffs at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Dream vs. Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Dream vs. Liberty Pick.
New York Liberty Betting Preview
The New York Liberty just swept the Lynx and will play for the first time since Tuesday. The Liberty have won 5 of their last 7 road games.
The New York Liberty are averaging 89 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 40 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 27.5 points and 5 assists, while Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 15.5 points and 2 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Leonie Fiebich is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The New York Liberty are shooting 40.4 percent from beyond the arc and 93.5 percent from the free-throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream just swept the Mystics and will play for the first time since Wednesday. The Dream have won 4 straight home games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 92.5 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Allisha Gray is averaging 22 points and 2 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 20.5 points and 2.5 assists. Jordin Canada is the third double-digit scorer, and Angel Reese is grabbing 9.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 93.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Liberty have lost four of their last five days’ games against Dream teams that held a winning record.
- The Dream have covered the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their last 17 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the New York Liberty will win
- The Liberty have won seven of their last eight road games following a home win.
- The Dream have lost four of their last five day games at State Farm Arena.
- The Liberty have covered the spread in five of their last six games at State Farm Arena.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five day games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Liberty’s last nine playoff games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Dream’s last five playoff games at State Farm Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.1).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 14th for blocks per game this season (3.3).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throw percentage this season (75.1%).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throws made per game this season (13.8).
Dream vs Liberty Injury Report
Brionna Jones is out for the Dream with a leg injury.
Satou Sabally is out for the Liberty with a concussion. Xu Han is questionable with an illness.
Dream vs Liberty Prediction
The Dream should be favored at home, as you can argue they’re the league’s hottest team and beat the Liberty twice a couple of weeks ago. However, the Liberty are playing some of their best ball of the season right now and just made light work of the Lynx, who were comfortable favorites to lift the trophy. The Liberty have the size to match up with the Dream, and their experience this time of year is a massive edge. I want the points with the Liberty.